Hemoglobin is a complex iron-containing protein that is part of the red blood cells, which provides the binding of oxygen and its transportation with blood to all tissues. The lack of hemoglobin in the blood (anemia, anemia) causes:
- prostration;
- weakness;
- headache;
- dizziness ;
- persistent drowsiness;
- increased heart rate;
- shortness of breath;
- pallor of the skin;
- violation of thermoregulation (a person is constantly cold).
And although the diagnosis requires blood tests and medical advice, it is usually possible to raise the hemoglobin level in the blood at home without resorting to complex specialized treatment.
Causes of lowering hemoglobin
The normal level of hemoglobin for women is 120-150 g / mole. In men, this indicator is slightly higher - 130-170 g / mol. The main reason for lowering hemoglobin is the lack of iron in the body (iron deficiency anemia). Also, the cause can be blood loss, including - with prolonged and profuse bleeding with menstruation, lack of vitamin C or B12, a prolonged diet with a lack of protein, stress, pregnancy and some diseases of internal organs.
What can increase hemoglobin at home?
Here's what you need to consider:
1. Eating foods rich in iron. On the day of the human body for normal functioning, 15 to 30 mg of iron is needed. First of all, the source of this element is meat products:
- low-fat beef;
- liver;
- language;
- blood sausage (exclusively home-made).
In addition, normalization of hemoglobin levels is facilitated by:
- buckwheat;
- apples;
- garnets and pomegranate juice;
- White mushrooms;
- chocolate;
- walnuts;
- beans;
- dogwood;
- spinach;
- dried apricots;
- persimmon;
- figs.
2. Vitamin C promotes faster absorption of iron. Therefore, it is necessary to include rich foods in the diet:
- citrus;
- rose hips;
- Bell pepper;
- black currant;
- color and Brussels sprouts, etc.
On the other hand, calcium, on the contrary, slows down the assimilation of iron, so it is worth limiting the amount of products rich in it (primarily cottage cheese and other fermented milk) and use them at different times with iron-containing ones.
3. If possible, exclude from the diet:
- tea;
- coffee;
- carbonated drinks.
They contribute to the elution of iron from the body.
How quickly to increase hemoglobin at home?
Proper nutrition helps to normalize the hemoglobin level, but does not give an immediate effect, and it takes at least 4-6 weeks for the parameters to return to normal. But with very low rates or in the case of hemorrhage, these methods are not suitable, as raising the hemoglobin level at home is quite urgent:
- Reception of preparations of iron and vitamin complexes on the basis of vitamin C, B12 and folic acid. Due to a higher concentration of nutrients, the effect is noticeable in a shorter time period than only with proper nutrition. The most effective are injections of iron-containing drugs, but due to a significant number of possible side effects for increasing the level of hemoglobin at home, they are used only under medical supervision.
- Hematogen - iron-containing agent, stimulating process
hematopoiesis. With a one-time admission, the level of hemoglobin does not increase significantly, but when taken by the course it is quite effective. - Red wine (especially Cahors) is also a source of organic iron and is recommended for serious blood loss, including for women with heavy menstruation.
The use of iron-rich foods in sufficient amounts can also increase the hemoglobin level fairly quickly, but by a small amount. For example, to get a noticeable effect, you need a day to drink a liter of pomegranate juice (freshly squeezed, not from a package) or eat up to 800 g of green apples.