HIGHLIGHTS Haemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body If the Hb level drops, it can cause weakness, fatigue and lead to anaemia We've spoken to experts & listed natural ways to increase your haemoglobin “Haemoglobin is an iron-rich protein present in red blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. It is necessary to maintain normal levels of haemoglobin in your blood for your body to function properly i.e. 14 to 18 g/dl for adult men and 12 to 16 g/dl for adult women. When the level of haemoglobin drops, it can cause weakness, fatigue , headaches , shortness of breath, dizziness, poor appetite and rapid heartbeat. If the level of haemoglobin decreases significantly, the condition may be diagnosed as anaemia and symptoms can become severe”, says Dr Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital. According to UNICEF’s report released in 2011, close to 56% teenage Indian girls could be anaemic . The report further states that "i...
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