Hemoglobin is a protein folded around 4 hemes (an iron containing molecule) and is produced by brand new red blood cells indiscriminately. While there is no single food that will boost your hemoglobin specifically, you can eat a few things that will make it easier for your RBCs to produce it. It's important to notice that only NEW red cells make hemoglobin.... once it's more than a few days old it loses the ability.
First and most important, is iron to make the oxygen binding portions of heme. If you are male and eat meat from time to time, it's more than likely you have plenty of iron. However if you are female and vegetarian, you likely need iron supplements. Next, you need all the things that help red cell division... vitamin B12, Folic acid, a well fed condition (not starving yourself), and a hypoxic drive. This last item is a decrease in blood oxygen that boosts the release of erythropoeitin in the kidneys and causes RBC production. You can induce a hypoxic drive by exercising or living at high altitudes (I don't recommend you try any other ways of losing O2).
Some people have genetic conditions in which their hemoglobin is not shaped properly and that can cause a chronic problem not solved by food alone.
Talk with your doctor, and don't treat yourself.
2007-01-29 01:06:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Now of course you'd hear about your dark green leafy veggies, but there are some other things that increase iron as well such as Clams & Oysters, Pork Liver (most animal livers), cooked Cream of Wheat, Whelks, Tofu, Soybeans, and Pumpkin seeds. The list goes on to include peas and beans (which are also good sources of protein), egg yolks (watch for cholesterol. if you don't already have high cholesterol, just have 1 a day), whole grains, piscachios, sunflower seeds, pecans, sesame seeds, pecans, almonds, and even molasses.
However, the trick with iron is not only to increase content but to absorb it. The best thing to do is to have your iron rich food on an empty stomach (first thing for the day) and have some orange juice (or other source of vitamin C with it). People will sometimes also suggest that you cook your food in an iron pot, because trace amounts of iron will infuse the food as well. Limit dairy intake, since this will interfere with absorption, and the same applies to caffeine. Do not take these with your iron rich foods. Instead, wait 2 or 3 hours then take it.
Hope this helps.
2007-01-29 00:59:28
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answered by Heidi D 3
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incorporate beetroot, carrot, pomegranate, green leafy vegetables and eggs on your eating regimen. Cooking nutrition in iron utensils additionally help in increasing hemoglobin point. you ought to use Herboglobin pills to rapidly conquer hemoglobin deficiency.
2016-11-28 02:39:50
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answered by riddle 4
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you can increase the homoglobin level of your blood by eating food which are rich of iron for exa. meat spenage some beans etc.
2007-01-29 00:50:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Dark green leafy vegetables. (SPINACH) Hemoglobin is almost identical to Chlorophyll.
2007-01-29 00:44:54
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answered by hasse_john 7
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Take food rich in iron or take iron supplements(tablets). Just be prepared to have darkened stools if you take iron tabs.
2007-01-29 00:53:15
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answered by Rene B 5
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