Are you lacking red blood in your body ??? Find how to increase hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is an important part of red blood cell.

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Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs.

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If a hemoglobin test reveals that your hemoglobin level is lower than normal, it means your count of red blood cell is less and result in anemia.

A person can raise their hemoglobin levels at home by:

1. Increasing iron intake 

Level of hemoglobin can be increased by eating more iron-rich foods. Iron helps in boosting the production of hemoglobin, which also helps to form more red blood cells.

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Iron-rich foods include:

• meat and fish
• soy products, including tofu
• eggs
• dried fruits, such as dates and figs
• broccoli
• green leafy vegetables, such as spinach
• green beans
• nuts and seeds
• peanut butter 

2. Increasing folate intake

Another important type that help in increasing hemoglobin is Folate. Folate is a vitamin B that plays an essential part in hemoglobin production. The body uses folate to produce heme, a component of hemoglobin that helps to carry oxygen.

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If a person lacks enough folate their red blood cells will not be able to mature, which could result in folate-deficiency anemia and low hemoglobin levels.

Good sources of folate include

• spinach
• rice
• peanuts
• black-eyed peas
• kidney beans
• avocadoes
• lettuce

3. Maximizing iron absorption

Iron is important but a person should also help their body to absorb iron. Foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, and leafy green vegetables, can boost the amount of iron absorbed. Taking a vitamin C supplement may also help.

Foods rich in vitamin A include:

• fish
• liver
• squash
• sweet potatoes

Foods high in beta-carotene include yellow, red, and orange fruits and vegetables, such as:

carrots

• sweet potatoes
• squash
• cantaloupes
• mangoes

While vitamin A supplements can help the body to process iron, the vitamin is dangerous if too much is consumed.

Excess vitamin A may lead to a condition known as hypervitaminosis A. This can cause symptoms such as bone and joint pain, severe headaches, and increased pressure within the brain. 

4. Taking iron supplements

A doctor may advise a person with extremely low levels of hemoglobin to take iron supplements. The dosage will depend on a person's levels.

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It is important to note that too much iron can be dangerous. It may cause hemochromatosis, which can lead to liver disease and side effects such as constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

Supplements will cause levels of iron to increase gradually over a few weeks. A doctor may recommend taking the supplements for several months, to increase the body's iron stores.

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All these supplements are also available online. But do consultant doctor before taking any of these. If you have a very low hemoglobin level do consult doctor before any home remedies.

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