Does Aspirin Reduce HCT? Understanding the Connection
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Research from the ASPREE trial, which involved over 19,000 healthy older adults, showed that low-dose aspirin increased the risk of developing anemia. This finding brings to light a crucial question for many: Does aspirin reduce HCT? The answer is nuanced, as aspirin does not directly target hematocrit levels but can influence them over time through other mechanisms.
