I am currently running a stout dose of Equi (1 gram a week), and I can tell that my red blood cell count is up. I have read that some people give blood to lower their red cell count. Will this decrease vascularity? I have also heard that giving blood will make me feel less lethargic. This seems counterintuative to me since endurance athletes want a high red blood cell count so that their heart pumps more oxygen with each beat. Wouldn't lowering my red cell count cause my heart to have to work harder to move the same amount of oxygen, thereby causing me to be more tired? I would appreciate any insight...