Author:
Lewis Jackson
Date Of Creation:
9 May 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Hemoglobin is an iron-rich complex protein found in the blood. The main function of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells of many different parts of the body. Another important function is to transport CO2 from these cells to the lungs. Normal blood hemoglobin levels are 13.5-18 g / dL in men and 12-16 g / dL in women. If your hemoglobin level is low, you can increase it through dietary changes, natural remedies and medical treatments if desired. See step 1 to get started now.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Increase hemoglobin levels by making changes in diet
Eat iron-rich foods. Iron is important in the production of hemoglobin. If hemoglobin levels are low, you should increase your intake of iron-rich foods such as:
- Liver
- Meat
- Shrimp
- Beef
- Tofu
- Spinach (spinach)
- Pineapple (pineapple)
- Nuts like almonds. Be careful when eating nuts to avoid allergies.
Increase your vitamin C intake. Vitamin C can assist with the absorption of iron in the body. You can get more vitamin C by increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables like:- Oranges
- Mango
- Tangerine
- Strawberry
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Chili
- Spinach (spinach)
Eat foods rich in folic acid. Folic acid is important for the production of red blood cells. Foods rich in folic acid include:
- Nuts
- Bean
- Barley sprouts
- Price
- Broccoli
- Nuts
- If your diet already contains a lot of vitamin C, experts recommend that you increase your absorption a little more folic acid because vitamin C causes the body to excrete folic acid.
Eat whole grains. Whole grains and pasta and whole-grain breads are rich in iron. As noted above, iron is the main ingredient in the production of hemoglobin (blood needs iron to form this protein). Eating whole grains can help increase iron levels, thereby increasing hemoglobin levels.- Stay away from white bread, cereals and pasta. These foods have lost their nutrients due to the refining process, so they lose their color. They have little nutritional value and are often high in simple carbohydrates or sugars.
Avoid foods that block iron absorption. Foods that block iron absorption are foods that interfere with the body's ability to absorb iron. Some foods and iron absorption barriers include:- Parsley
- The coffee
- Milk
- Tea
- Soft drink
- Over-the-counter antacids
- Foods contain lots of fiber and calcium
Eat less gluten. Gluten is a form of protein from grains. For people with glutein-sensitive bowel disease, supplementing with gluten can damage the lining of the small intestine, thereby impairing the absorption of nutrients including calcium, fat, folate and Iron.
- These days, adopting a glutein-free diet is not at all inconvenient. Many restaurants make it easy to prepare food for those who need a gluten-free diet. Gluten is also listed on the labels of many products sold in grocery stores.
Part 2 of 3: Increasing hemoglobin levels with natural therapies
Use Indian ginseng to increase hemoglobin levels. Research shows that using this herb can significantly increase hemoglobin levels, especially in young children. Indian Ginseng is used in Traditional Indian Medicine to treat iron deficiency anemia.
- In the aforementioned study in Indian ginseng users, red blood cell counts improved and Hemoglobin concentration increases. Talk to your doctor about this herb and how much to use.
Use nettle leaves to replenish your iron source. Stinging nettle leaves are an iron-rich herb and are commonly used to treat arthritis. Iron plays an important role in the production and absorption of hemoglobin. The more iron is added, the more hemoglobin is produced.
- Stinging nettle leaves are available in vitamin and supplement stores and online stores. This herb is available in oil, capsule and even tea form.
Use dong quai supplements. Experimental studies show that dong quai consumption can help restore hemoglobin levels closer to normal. This herb is commonly used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menstrual symptoms, menstrual cramps, constipation and anemia. Experts believe that cobalt in dong quai helps to increase hemoglobin levels in the blood.
- Dong quai is mainly available in capsule form but can also be used in oil form to mix with drinking water. Products are available in health food stores, some pharmacies and online.
Consider chitosan supplementation. Research shows that supplementing with 45 mg of chitosan in patients with kidney failure helps to lower cholesterol and increase hemoglobin levels relatively. Talk to your doctor about this natural remedy and ask if you can use it.
- Chitosan is available online and in specialty vitamin and supplement stores. Exactly this word is read as KAI-to-san.
Part 3 of 3: Seeking medical help to increase hemoglobin levels
Talk to your doctor about taking supplements to increase your hemoglobin levels. Some patients are advised to take prescription or over-the-counter medications or supplements to boost hemoglobin levels. Some substances that need to be supplemented include:
- 20-25 mg of iron per day. This helps stimulate hematin production.
- 400 mcg of folic acid per day. This increases the production of red blood cells that help transport hemoglobin.
- 50-100 mcg of vitamin B6 per day. This helps to increase red blood cell production.
- 500-1000 mg of vitamin B12 per day. Doctors prescribe vitamin B12 supplements to increase white blood cell counts.
- 1000 mg of vitamin C per day. Increasing vitamin C also helps with white blood cell production.
Talk to your doctor about erythropoietin injection. Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys to stimulate the growth of red blood cells thanks to the bone marrow. When the kidney cells find that the oxygen level in the blood is too low, the kidneys produce and release erythropoietin to stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. Increasing red blood cell count also improves the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.
- In general, the main function of erythropoietin is to stimulate the production of red blood cells and stimulate the synthesis of hemoglobin (a component of red blood cells, responsible for oxygen transport).
- Erythropoietin is administered intravenously or under the skin (the fat outside the legs and thighs).
Consider a blood transfusion if the hemoglobin level is too low. Sometimes, health care professionals will recommend a blood transfusion to improve hemoglobin levels.
- Prior to blood transfusion, safety precautions should be taken to ensure blood quality and compatibility. Blood is checked for signs of contamination to avoid adverse reactions in the patient. Donated blood may contain components that cause HIV / AIDS and hepatitis, so proper screening is important.
- After a thorough examination, blood is transfused to the patient. The blood is passed through a central venous catheter or a vein in your arm over a few hours.
- Then, the patient is carefully monitored for signs of transfusion abnormalities, such as difficulty breathing, itching or rash, and hyperthermia.
Warning
- Note that if the hemoglobin count is low, you can have many diseases. There are many causes of low hemoglobin levels, including Crohn's disease, impaired thyroid function, kidney disease, leukemia, and more.
