How to Increase Hemoglobin

What is Hemoglobin?

Hemoglobin is a very important component of blood and its function is to  transport oxygen from the lungs to the different parts/tissues of the body and  in exchange to that it collects carbon dioxide from different tissues and  transports back to the lungs.
Hemoglobin, abbreviated or scientific name Hb or Hgb, is produced in developing red blood cells in the bone marrow.  It  gives blood its red color. Low hemoglobin means low oxygen in blood. In order to compensate lowered oxygen in blood, the body tries to enhance the output of the heart. This result in many adverse conditions.
Normal hemoglobin vales are: (roughly not exactly)

Adult  Males: 13.5-17g/dl;  Females:12-15g/dl;  Females in Pregnancy :11-12g/dl;  Children :11-16g/dl

Using  some simple Health Tips,  change in   Lifestyle  and dietary changes, we can increase the hemoglobin content. Here’s  some  tips on How to Increase Hemoglobin.
It is always advisable  to increase hemoglobin in blood, by naturally. There are many fruits and vegetables which can be used to increase hemoglobin level in the body naturally.Some of these are : 

Watermelon.

This fruit provides Iron and high levels of Proteins, Carbohydrates, Potassium, Vitamin C and vitamin B. Because of Iron content in watermelon is at a high level, it increases  the level of stamina and energy of the body.

Berries.

All berries (Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries) contains Iron.These fruits in  addition with Iron contains lots of Antioxidants, Vitamin A and E.

Dates.

Dates in Wet or dried are considered as nutritious. Along with iron they contain Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and vitamins A and B. Dates will also  boost  your energy level.
Guavas helps in the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and they  also prevent leukemia.

1.Vitamins and minerals:

Vitamins B6, B9, B12 and C will  help in improvement of  hemoglobin levels. They help in the optimal absorption of iron in the body, which is a major component of the hemoglobin protein. Green leafy vegetables, eggs and citrus fruits are high in vitamins and minerals. Including these fruits and vegetables in a diet ensures, you get the recommended daily balanced diet and  nutrients. Vitamin C helps in the increased absorption of iron in the body and thereby increases hemoglobin levels.
Deficiency of folic acid will cause low hemoglobin. Eating pumpkins which are rich in vitamins and folic acid could help in to raise Hb levels.  Drinking the juice containing equal portions of   Beet Root Juice, Orange juice and Carrot juice  before breakfast help raise hemoglobin levels.

2.Iron rich foods:

Foods like whole eggs, green leafy vegetables, liver, beans, lentils, oysters and clams are rich in iron. You can also get fortified breakfast of cereals. These cereals are rich in artificially enhanced iron. Non vegetarian sources of iron are usually considered better than vegetarian sources,  because the bioavailability of iron is more in the Non Vegetarian. So if you are a non vegetarian, try to include lean cuts of meat in your diet. Shellfish are also extremely helpful in increasing iron content. One ounce of almonds every day provides 6% of iron

3. Herbs:

Certain herbs can increase your hemoglobin content by helping your body in absorbing iron better.  Withania, for instance, is an Ayurvedic herb, Using the dried powder of this herb can significantly increase hemoglobin content in the body. Nettle leaf is another useful herb  that is a rich source of iron.  Adding fresh chopped parsley to your foods can help add iron content in your food too. The other useful herb is Angelica. Though it is usually used for the treatment of menstrual cramps and menopause, Angelica can be useful for the treatment of anemia too.

4.Avoid certain foods:

Adding of some foods into your diet will increase your hemoglobin content, at the same time you will have to eliminate certain foods from diet. High caffeine contenting food can be detrimental to your body and restrain from iron absorption. Foods containing high gluten content may also cause low absorption of iron, so consuming refined flours and products made from of it be avoided. Reduce or Moderate consumption of Alcohol, as that can have a detrimental effect on the blood hemoglobin levels. If your level of  hemoglobin is Low, then you also have to decrease intek  of dairy products till your hemoglobin levels become normal.

5.Blood transfusions:

Though blood transfusions are not natural, especially when hemoglobin levels  have fallen abysmally low, if the hemoglobin levels are life threateningly low, your doctor may recommend blood transfusions to bring the level back to normal.

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