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Hemoglobin performs the main function of forming red blood cells (RBC) in the human body and delivering oxygen from the lungs to the entire body organs. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein, and when the body does not have enough iron, hemoglobin production slows down. Data from health camps and pathology reports in cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Delhi, Jaipur and Patna show that iron deficiency anemia has become a common problem among women, adolescent girls and children. Normally hemoglobin level should be 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL in men and 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL in women. When this level drops to 10 or below, the vital organs of the body do not get enough oxygen, leading to symptoms such as persistent headache, extreme fatigue without exertion, shortness of breath, dizziness, yellowing of the skin and weakening of nails and breakage.
Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are the most effective and easily digestible natural remedy to rapidly increase the hemoglobin level in the blood. Beetroot is a natural storehouse of iron, folic acid, potassium and fiber, which promotes active production of red blood cells. Pomegranate contains abundant amounts of iron as well as vitamins A, C and E, which improve blood flow. Malic acid present in apple accelerates the absorption of iron. Every morning during breakfast, mix one medium beetroot, half a pomegranate and an apple together and drink fresh juice. To further enhance the taste and effect, add juice of half a lemon and a pinch of black salt to it. By consuming this juice regularly for three to four weeks, a clear improvement in hemoglobin count can be seen.
Spinach, fenugreek, bathua, amaranth and moringa (drumstick leaves) are the best vegetarian sources of non-heme iron. They are rich in not only iron but also folic acid and vitamin B-complex, which are essential for the maturation of new blood cells. Moringa leaves in particular are considered a superfood; These contain many times more iron and vitamin C than spinach. One teaspoon of dried Moringa leaves powder can be taken in the morning with lukewarm water. Apart from this, include green vegetable dal, soup or bhurji in lunch three to four times a week. Do not cook green vegetables with too much oil or on high flame so that their natural nutrients are preserved.
In Indian traditional food, the combination of jaggery and roasted gram is considered a panacea for removing anemia. Jaggery is not only a rich source of pure iron, but it also improves digestion, while roasted chana complex provides proteins and minerals. Eating a handful of roasted gram and a little desi jaggery in the evening snack is the simplest way to increase hemoglobin. Along with this, soak 5 to 6 black raisins and 2 dried figs in a bowl of water overnight. Next morning, drink this water on an empty stomach and chew raisins and figs. Regular consumption of dates also removes iron deficiency in the body and eliminates weakness.
Most of the people eat iron rich food, but still their hemoglobin does not increase. The biggest reason for this is that our body is not able to directly absorb the iron (non-heme iron) obtained from vegetarian sources. Vitamin C is essentially required for iron to be properly absorbed in the body. Whenever you eat pulses, green vegetables or sprouts, squeeze half a lemon on it. Compulsorily include citrus fruits like amla, guava, orange, mosambi and kiwi in your daily diet. Consuming one spoon of fresh Amla juice or Amla murabba daily increases the absorption of iron in the intestines by three times.
Just as eating right is important, it is also important to give up those bad habits which stop the process of blood formation. The habit of drinking tea or coffee immediately after eating is the biggest and overlooked cause of iron deficiency. The ‘tannins’ present in tea and the ‘polyphenols’ present in coffee bind with the iron present in food and prevent it from being absorbed in the intestines. Therefore, do not consume tea, coffee or cola drinks at least one hour before and one hour after meals. Similarly, calcium tablets or heavy milk products should not be taken with iron-rich food, as calcium and iron use the same receptors for absorption in the intestine.
If hemoglobin levels remain below 8 to 9 g/dL despite a balanced diet and home remedies, it may indicate chronic anemia, internal bleeding (such as hemorrhoids or ulcers), or intestinal malabsorption syndrome. Excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is also the main cause in women. In such a situation, do not depend only on home remedies, but immediately consult a general physician. The doctor will check your CBC and serum ferritin and recommend oral iron supplements or IV iron drip as needed. Never take high-dose iron pills on your own without consulting a doctor, as excessive iron in the body can damage the liver.