hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries and helps transport oxygen from the lungs
to the rest of the organs and tissues of the body which makes its role extremely important
for human survival some people naturally have low hemoglobin counts which unfortunately can
affect how you feel and negatively impact the functionality of your body systems
with that said there are a few techniques that have been shown to increase hemoglobin
levels and that is exactly what we are going to discuss in this video be sure to watch until
the end because there's one that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
but the first way to increase your hemoglobin count is to eat foods that are high in iron
iron and a protein known as transferrin play a key role in the creation of red
blood cells within the body this explains why those with iron deficiency anemia
tend to have a low hemoglobin count therefore in order to increase the amount of iron in the body
you can try to add more iron-rich foods to your diet some examples include broccoli kale spinach
cabbage beef beans lentils and shellfish you can also try to eat more foods that are high
in folate folate is a type b vitamin that the body uses to produce more hemoglobin within the blood
without this critical vitamin your red blood cells will not be able to develop and mature
as they normally would this is why eating more foods that are high in folate is an easy and
effective way to increase your hemoglobin count some examples include spinach lettuce avocado
beans peanuts and beef maybe you're a picky eater and just don't like any of the foods that we
mentioned that are high in iron and folate in this case you can consider taking an iron supplement
before doing so please speak with your doctor first because they will know more about your
individual medical condition with that said as previously mentioned having an iron deficiency
is one of the leading causes of a low hemoglobin count this is why taking an iron supplement is
one of the easier ways to boost the amount within your system but as i said it's important to work
with your doctor to figure out what dose is appropriate for your individual needs because
having too much iron results in a condition known as hemochromatosis which can lead to liver disease
and other side effects moving right along if you truly want to increase your hemoglobin count
then you need to maximize iron absorption we've already established that it's important
to increase your iron intake because it's directly correlated with hemoglobin production
with that said once iron has been consumed it needs to be absorbed rather than being
flushed back out of the body and wasted away one effective way to maximize iron absorption
is to make sure that your body is getting plenty of vitamin c eating more citrus fruits and leafy
green vegetables is an easy way to keep your vitamin c levels where they need to be
you can consider adding a vitamin c supplement to your regimen as well alternatively vitamin
a and beta-carotene have been found to help the body absorb more iron as well
some foods that are high in vitamin a include kale spinach fish liver squash and sweet potatoes
some foods that are high in beta-carotene include carrots squash mangoes cantaloupes and again sweet
potatoes so now that we've mentioned some foods that are iron enhancers that work to increase the
absorption of iron within the body that leads to the next method on our list which is to avoid iron
blockers an iron blocker is a type of nutrient that decreases iron absorption within the body
this is the opposite of what we're striving for in those with an iron deficiency
this is also true for individuals who want to increase their hemoglobin count
some examples of iron blockers include calcium phytates and oxalates this includes eggs
milk dairy products soybeans seeds and many of the most popular types of herbal teas
coffee soda and alcoholic beverages are known iron blockers as well moving right along
a lesser-known way of potentially increasing hemoglobin is to drink nettle leaf tea i already
mentioned that many of the herbal teas actually block iron absorption thankfully nettle leaf tea
is not included the nettle leaf comes from an herb that has been used in traditional medicine in
many cultures around the world researchers found that this herb is actually a rich source of iron
which is why drinking natural leaf tea can potentially increase your hemoglobin count
because as previously mentioned our body relies on iron in order for hemoglobin to be produced
i'll drop links to some of our favorite nettle leaf tea products down below in the description
so just to give a quick recap some effective ways that can increase your hemoglobin count include
eating more foods that are high in iron and folate taking iron supplements maximizing iron absorption
avoiding iron blockers and drinking nettle leaf tea another way to avoid a low hemoglobin count
is to be able to recognize and avoid the most common causes
some examples include blood loss kidney disease liver disease hypothyroidism lung disease and
sickle cell anemia some of these are out of your control however many of the most common causes are
related to poor lifestyle choices at times we could all do a better job of eating a healthy
diet getting adequate sleep exercising regularly and avoiding bad habits such as excessive smoking
there are several variables that come into play in regard to increasing your hemoglobin count through
dietary changes and supplements again this is why it's important to work closely with your
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millions of people around the world are looking for natural ways to improve their health
and increase their hemoglobin count in red blood cells hopefully the information that you learned
in this video can help you do just that with that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this
video should not be taken as medical advice again this video is for informational purposes only
but hopefully you learned a thing or two and hopefully you're now one step closer
to improving your overall health and thus improving the overall quality of your life
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much for watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friend
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