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08-27-2010, 06:01 AM
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How to increase haemoglobin?
 Haemoglobin (Hb) deficiency results in anaemia and can be caused due to various reasons. In case of iron deficiency anaemia, the treatment includes taking iron supplements and food rich in iron. It is believed that iron from animal sources is more beneficial in increasing haemoglobin levels than that from plant sources. 
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08-27-2010, 06:01 AM
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 The iron found in animal sources is called haeme (ferrous, Fe 2+), which is highly available for absorption and usually 20-30% of it is absorbed from the diet. Shell fish, chicken, liver, beef, red meat, turkey, fish, pork etc. are good sources of iron.
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08-27-2010, 06:02 AM
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 Guavas help treat iron-deficiency anaemia and are also believed to prevent leukaemia.
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08-27-2010, 06:02 AM
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 Non-haeme iron of vegetable sources (breads, cereals, green vegetables, pulses, dried fruits etc.) is relatively poorly absorbed. Vegetarians thus need more iron in their diets than non-vegetarians and should choose several iron-rich plant foods daily.
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08-27-2010, 06:02 AM
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 It will be more beneficial if you take vitamin C supplements or foods rich in vitamin C along with the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia. Vitamin C helps in the increased absorption of iron in the body and thereby increases haemoglobin levels.
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