What is the hemoglobin
The main function of erythrocytes is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells. The most important role in this process is an organic pigment hemoglobin gives the erythrocytes red. Hemoglobin has a high activity of molecular compounds of iron with oxygen molecules. Due to this and the transport of oxygen to the tissues. The hemoglobin produced by the bone marrow cells. Collapse has fulfilled its function, cells in the liver, transforming into bile pigment the bilirubin, and excreted in the feces through the intestines.
When abnormal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood develops disease called iron deficiency anemia. Manifested in the high fatigue, weakness, frequent colds, brittle nails, hair.
Sometimes in serious diseases and poisoning may have destroyed the membrane of the erythrocytes, the hemoglobin mixes with the blood plasma. The blood loses its function and the person dies.
But too high levels of hemoglobin in the blood – too bad. In this case, there is reason to think about related diseases – diabetes, cardio-pulmonary failure, heart disease, it is sometimes a symptom of cancer. But this does not apply to higher altitudes, athletes, pilots and mountain climbers, because in this way the body adapts to increased physical activity.
All factors combined should be considered by the doctor to prescribe an appropriate treatment based on that. Iron-deficiency anemia prescribe iron preparations, and in determining the reasons for the increase in hemoglobin levels treatment of the underlying condition.
How to normalize hemoglobin levels
When reduced hemoglobin is necessary to eat. For this diet to introduce more protein – meat, especially veal, fish, beef liver. A large amount of protein contained in legumes, grains and cereals. But it is not necessary to consume only vegetarian food, protein must necessarily be present. Juices very useful after a hearty meat dinner, as accelerate the breakdown of protein. Well stimulates the production of hemoglobin dark buckwheat honey, but the use of tea and coffee should be reduced, they lower the hemoglobin. Better to replace them with juice or compotes.
With the increased hemoglobin, often increased blood viscosity, the doctor must also prescribe drugs to liquefy. Self-treatment in such cases to engage in dangerous.
Treatment of high hemoglobin level with the help of a proper diet is also possible. It is necessary to limit consumption of fatty meats, eat more fish and seafood.
