How to increase if required?
2007-08-15 22:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
that is within the "normal" guidelines for a healthy adult. I wouldn't suggest taking supplements to increase unless recomended by a doctor as too much iron can be harmful as well.
But to increase you can do a few things, green leafy vegies esp spinich (you know what I mean, I don't eat it or know how to spell it) are high in iron. Generally they also recomend liver, red meat etc (which is out for you).. But chicken & fish are also good sources of dietary iron.
Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron so if you take supplements or eat your green vegies having them with OJ will increase the amount of iron absorbed through the gut.
2007-08-15 22:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sharon P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a adult male it should be greater than 13 but having 11.8 doesn't said any bad thing about your health, take lots of fruits( Apple , orange) and dates so that it will increase your iron level in blood after one week go and check once more your blood level , Hope you will get a good result
2007-08-15 22:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by sanntovaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a little on the low side for a male, but it's not low enough to cause you any trouble. Just make sure you're getting enough iron in your diet. Leafy greens are a good veg source.
2007-08-15 22:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u r a veg, spinach is a great source, as is apple and pomegranate. I use these. My Hb levels remain above 14 most days, bcs i m also a regular blood donor.
2007-08-15 22:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Yahoo! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-11 16:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok but u need to maintain it, presumablyunlike women ur not losing any blood monthly so as long as u keep up yr intake of iron rich foods and u will be ok.
2007-08-17 00:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average Hb level for an adult human male is between 11.0 and 12.5, so you are OK.
2007-08-15 22:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by Robin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is normal but a little low on the scale. i suggest you consult your personal GP for advice, see if iron tablets are required.
2007-08-15 23:11:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard of a vegetarian girl who had skin trouble, her mother took her to the doctor, and he said :- It's OK to be a vegetarian provided you eat red meat once a week. She did and the skin condition cleared up.
2007-08-15 22:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
cheese, it's natures dairy product !
2007-08-15 22:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by aka. Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋