Ways To Increase Hemoglobin Naturally

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There are many ways to increase hemoglobin naturally. hemoglobin is a chemical that carries oxygen through our blood.

NOTE: The amount of HG should be 14 to 18 g/dl in men, and 12 to 16 grams per deciliter in women.

If blood has insufficient hemoglobin, then this condition is called “anemia”, In anemia, the person feels tired, and works hard to perform.

So this topic will tell you about – Some ways to increase hemoglobin naturally.

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Iron contain foods

Anemia is most common in India, especially in women, due to the month period, on average, an adult should consume 17-19 mg of iron every day.

Hemoglobin can be increased through two sources first is – Heme iron (Those sources found in animals), and nonheme iron (those are found in plants).

Food TypesNames
Heme Iron sources Fish, egg, chicken, mutton, liver, shellfish, like oysters, meat, red meat, clams are animal-based food, that is rich in Iron.
Non-Heme Iron sources Green vegetables like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, etc, raisins, green peas, beans, Asparagustomatoes, curry, fenugreek, and mustard leaves are non-heme sources of iron.
FruitsPrune juice, olives, and mulberries, pomegranate, beetroot, apple, strawberries, papaya, peach, guava, kiwi, apricot, watermelon, litchis, and banana.
Other foodsDried fruits, coconut, almonds, raisins, pumpkin seeds, wheatgrass, chickpeas, brown rice, dark chocolates, yogurt, Pulses, sesame seeds, carrot, soybeans, black and red kidney beans, brown rice, peanuts, starch, and grains.
Iron-rich foods

Increase Folate consumption

Many people have this problem that they consume enough iron-rich food, but still, their HG level does not increase.

The answer to that is vitamin-B9 which is also known as folate, it is very important for RBC production, and increases your iron level in the body.

so ensure, that you are including enough folate foods in your diet, along with consuming enough iron-rich foods.

Folate-rich food. which include:

  • Beetroot
  • lettuce
  • avocadoes
  • Peanuts
  • mustard leaves
  • Beef
  • rice
  • kidney beans
  • spinach

Even, its deficiency may lead to many problems. research has shown that folate food can prevent birth defects of the neural tube (2).

Iron supplement

If you are severely anemic then it’s better to take iodine or iron supplement under the supervision of your doctor.

low Hemoglobin levels may become a serious issue during childbirth, so in this, your doctor may recommend you an iron injection, or supplements.

You will see the difference in iron deficiency within a week to a month.

Depending on how soon you will recover, what type of anemia you have.

However, too much iron can cause hemochromatosis, which can lead to

  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Nausea,
  • In worse cases liver diseases.

NOTE: Children should avoid iron supplements because children already have a lower blood volume, if a child accidentally consumes iron capsules, inform the doctor quickly.

Do Practice Breathing Yoga

A healthy diet as well as asanas and pranayama, help improve the lung capacity and thus the oxygen content of the RBC.

Yoga therapy can prevent and heal anemia conditions.

Pranayama such as:

These should be done regularly to help the HG content, also meditation and Shavasana is equally important because the nervous system would be calm.

Some asanas could be

  • Trikonasana
  • Sarvabgasana
  • Paschmiottansana
  • Viparita karani
  • Yoga mudra

Consume Vitamin C and E Foods

To increase the iron level, you need to combine enough Vitamin C, and E, which helps in the absorption of Iron in your body.

When you eat a meal, after a minute you should take vitamin C and E supplements and you can eat any fruit that is rich in vitamin E, and E in the morning daily.

Vitamin-C-rich foods. which include:

  • Oranges
  • Citrus fruit like amla
  • Thyme
  • kale
  • Chili peppers
  • lemons
  • Strawberries
  • Grape fruit
  • dark, leafy green
  • Papaya

Dr. Anju Sood says that it’s vital to have a combination of iron and vitamin C because this effectively carries rich molecules that can be used for the absorption of iron.

Animal studies have shown that vitamin E increases blood hemoglobin level, erythroid precursors, and enhanced erythropoiesis (4).

Clinical trials in patients with a hematological disorder observed that vitamin E supplement promoted decreased RBC deformability count and promote hemoglobin level.

Vitamin E-rich foods. which include:

  • Almonds
  • peanuts, or butter
  • spinach
  • sunflower seeds
  • pumpkin
  • soyabean, wheat germ oil
  • mangoes
  • Avocado

Causes of Low Hemoglobin

There are many causes of low HG or anemia are:

  • Iron deficiency, by not eating rich iron foods
  • Any disease and condition that interact with hemoglobin, cause low HG
  • Blood loss like in periods
  • Burns
  • liver disease
  • Bone marrow infection, due to infection, tumor, and any radiation therapy
  • An autoimmune disorder, in this period, antibiotics stop iron absorption
  • Excessive smoking

When To Talk To a Doctor

Most of the cases of low HG in India are due to the Iron-deficiency which recovers with a change in diet, and supplements intake.

But contact your doctor if you see this type of symptoms is:

NOTE: However, these symptoms can also be caused by something else, so it is important to talk to the doctor.

BOTTOM LINE

Anemia is most common in India, especially in women, due to the month period, on average, an adult should consume 17-19 mg of iron every day.

NOTE: The amount of HG should be 14 to 18 g/dl in men, and 12 to 16 grams per deciliter in women.

Hemoglobin can be increased through two sources first is – Heme iron (Those sources found in animals), and nonheme iron (those are found in plants).

Animal studies have shown that vitamin E increases blood hemoglobin level, erythroid precursors, and enhanced erythropoiesis

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