Hemoglobin is a part of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body and removes carbon dioxide. In blood red What color goes red: beware   because of the hemoglobin-oxygen compound. If the hemoglobin in blood is insufficient, the body does not get enough oxygen. Disturbed nutrition and proper functioning of all body cells. The cause of the problem with the hemoglobin can be prolonged bleeding, malnutrition, lack of vitamins B12 and B6.

The hemoglobin level checked by a blood test. Normal hemoglobin levels for adult males between 135 and 160 g / l, and 120 to 140 g / l for adult women. Reduction in hemoglobin is normal for women who are pregnant or have heavy menstrual bleeding. When hemoglobin is low due to the abnormality or disease, it is called anemia.

Anemia

Anemia is especially dangerous for children: a problem with immunity and the right to physical and mental development. Perhaps the development of serious diseases such as sickle cell anemia. Therefore, the level of hemoglobin is particularly important to monitor pregnant and lactating women.

Symptoms of anemia may be pale, dry and brittle hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   and nails, fatigue, rapid heartbeat and breathing disorders.

The causes of anemia may be severe bleeding, for example during surgery or a gunshot wound. Anemia can also be caused by certain cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. Anemia can be a side effect of chemotherapy. Also, anemia can be caused by nutritional deficiencies of iron, folic acid (vitamin B12) and vitamin B6.

The most common cause of anemia - iron deficiency, an important mineral for bone marrow produces hemoglobin.

In cases of severe anemia, the doctor may prescribe special iron supplements. They are not very well absorbed by the body, so it is best taken with food. Much better absorb iron, which is contained in natural foods.

Iron comes in two forms: heme and non-heme. Heme iron absorbed by the body much better. While the non-heme iron is almost absorbed by the body - can only help citric acid and vitamin C. The oxidized non-heme iron is significantly increased its level of assimilation. For the nutrition you need every day to eat iron-containing foods, combining them with each other, and foods rich in vitamin C.

Products containing heme iron

• beef,
• tuna,
• pork,
• a hen,
• Halibut,
• lamb,
• shrimp
• shellfish,
• scallops.

Products containing non-heme iron

• beets,
• pumpkin,
• asparagus,
• nuts
• Beans (soy, beans, lentils and chickpeas)
• potatoes,
• spinach,
• green pea,
• avocado,
• raisins,
• Dried apricots
• dates,
• whole wheat bread,
• whole-grain pasta,
• wholegrain cereal.

Together with a group of products containing non-heme iron, you need to eat foods rich in vitamin C. These foods will help the body to assimilate the iron:

• citrus,
• kiwi,
• papaya,
• Strawberry,
• black currant,
• melon,
• broccoli,
• tomatoes
• Fresh sweet and hot peppers,
• guava,
• lettuce.

In addition to food, helps the absorption of iron, eat foods that prevent iron absorbed by the body.

What you want to exclude

To raise the level of hemoglobin power to exclude or to take away from iron-containing products:

• caffeinated beverages,
• dairy,
• alcohol,
• foods rich in fiber.
• calcium supplements, soda.
• To raise the level of hemoglobin will help broths:
• curly dock root,
• Cassia Grandis,
• nettle
• basil,
• rosemary,
• thyme,
• sage.

These herbs can insist, added to salads, soups and side dishes. They are great help to increase hemoglobin levels naturally.

Also, raise the level of iron in the blood can help molasses and liquid chlorophyll (E140).

Vitamin B 12

Apart from iron and vitamin C, to raise the level of hemoglobin doctors recommend taking vitamin B12, which is contained in:

• liver
• eggs,
• green vegetables,
• legumes.

Homemade recipes for raising hemoglobin

• one teaspoon of coriander mixed with a teaspoon of honey. Use as a salad dressing, or use as a marinade and sauce for meat or chicken.
• Soak black sesame seeds in warm water for half an hour. Crush them through a sieve or filter. Mix a glass of milk, jaggery or maple syrup, and add the resulting sesame paste. Drink every day for at least two weeks.
• Soak seven almonds overnight in warm water. Grind them to a paste. Add a little honey The benefits of honey: tasty recovery   for sweetness. This paste can be used to toast or crackers, whole grain.

If you use the recommendations to raise the hemoglobin should be aware of moderation, as elevated levels of hemoglobin is also harmful to health, as well as decreased.

Symptoms of high hemoglobin

• disruption of the bowel,
• loss of appetite,
• vision problems,
• fatigue, and other symptoms similar to low hemoglobin levels.

To control the level of hemoglobin after the lifestyle changes a month need to re-examine the blood.