The level of hemoglobin in the blood - one of the most significant indicators of human health, which is a complex protein that is part of the red blood cells. Hemoglobin is responsible for supplying oxygen to all tissues and organs. Lack of iron in the body leads to a decrease in the ability of the blood to carry oxygen, which leads to an active decrease in all metabolic processes, as well as to a decrease in physical endurance.
A low level of hemoglobin is accompanied by poor health, weakness and lethargy, and the skin becomes tight and too dry. All this is explained by the fact that the body is not saturated with oxygen to the extent that it needs. The level of hemoglobin can be easily determined by passing a special blood test.
Often, a decrease in hemoglobin occurs along with the loss of an important trace element - iron. Quite often there is a disease called iron deficiency anemia, in other words - anemia, which today disturbs about 90% of women! This indicator is shocking, but at the same time, calls for a more attentive approach to health.
Naturally, it will be more accurate to protect yourself from the occurrence of such diseases in advance, rather than later treat. For this, prophylaxis is appropriate, the main role in which the principles of proper nutrition. It is necessary to monitor your daily diet, because it should include in its content at least 20 mg of iron( for pregnant women - at least 30 mg).The amount of hemoglobin has an extremely close relationship with the sex and age of a person.
For men, women, children, an individual hemoglobin level is established. So, the normal level of hemoglobin:
- men - 135-175 g / l;
- women - 125-155 g / l;
- children under 10 years and pregnant women - 110-135 g / l.
For women, the problem of a decreased level of hemoglobin is more significant than for men, because every month a woman loses a piece of iron, which must be able to competently and fully replenish. The female body consumes incoming iron twice as fast as the male!
It is important that the diet, which should be expressed in the correct selection of food. First of all, meat is needed( preferably veal), since it contains a fairly large percentage of iron. Fish and liver are also rich in iron, which only has a beneficial effect on the body.
Fresh vegetables are also useful, but only in combination with meat dishes. We can say that these products to some extent complement each other's work. Vitamin C, which is found in fresh vegetables, assimilates useful enzymes of meat dishes and fish, thus the body is effectively supplied with iron.
After taking such a meal, it is superfluous to drink a glass of orange juice, it will increase the amount of digested iron by half. The level of hemoglobin excellently increases honey, especially dark varieties.
Legumes and cereals contain significant doses of iron and copper( copper also positively affects this process).Often, regular consumption of such cereals can prevent iron deficiency anemia, however, do not forget that these products include phosphorus compounds, which greatly impede the absorption of iron. In order to avoid this, you can simply germinate or soak the beans, cereals.
Do not abuse coffee and even tea( regardless of the type), because they contain tannins, which greatly "dull" the body's ability to absorb iron, which is contained in other consumed products. It is better to drink pure water, juice, compote.
If you watch your health, and just eat right, gradually the hemoglobin level in the blood will be normalized.