Hemoglobin of a normal person should be 12 to 14. To maintain hemoglobin level, it is important to keep checking some important nutrients. Nutrient deficiency can cause anemia.
Nutrient deficiency i.e. lack of nutrients in the body increases the risk of many health related problems. In particular, there are some nutrients whose deficiency can lead to anemia. In this condition the red blood cells count decreases, that is, the hemoglobin level falls. Hemoglobin of a normal person should be 12 to 14. To maintain hemoglobin level, it is important to keep checking some important nutrients (nutritional deficiency anemia).
Dr. Satyam Mohan, General Physician, Internal Medicine, Max Care Multispeciality Hospital, Patna, has attributed the lack of nutrients in the body to blood loss. So let us know, what are these nutrients, due to lack of which blood cannot be formed in the body (nutrition deficiency anemia).
What is low hemoglobin measurement?
When hemoglobin level If something goes below the threshold, it becomes a medical emergency.
- Below 8 g/dl: At this point, the person may experience extreme weakness, pale skin, and difficulty breathing. Immediate medical attention is needed to prevent complications. Also, this condition can be prevented from progressing by being careful about eating habits and nutrients.
- Below 5 g/dl: This is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment as it can result in heart failure, other organ failure, and even death.
These symptoms are seen when there is deficiency of hemoglobin in the body (symptoms of low hemoglobin)
Symptoms of hemoglobin deficiency in the body can vary. It depends on the severity of the person. Common symptoms include:
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- Fatigue and weakness: Feeling extremely tired or weak even after adequate rest is one of the early symptoms of low hemoglobin.
- pale skin: The skin may appear pale, or have a yellowish tinge, due to a low number of red blood cells.
- Trouble breathing: Difficulty breathing, especially during physical activity, is extremely common when hemoglobin is low. Because during this time the body is struggling for sufficient oxygen.
- Dizziness or feeling lightheaded: Lack of oxygen supply to the brain can cause dizziness, fainting or trouble concentrating.
- Heart palpitations: To compensate for low oxygen levels, the heart may beat faster than normal, causing palpitations.
- Cold hands and feet: Deficiency of hemoglobin can slow down blood circulation, resulting in cold hands and feet.
These 3 nutrients can be responsible for anemia (nutrition deficiency anemia)
1. Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional causes of anemia. Iron deficiency in the body is considered when there is not enough iron in the body to make hemoglobin. This is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen in the body. Iron helps in making red blood cells, due to its deficiency blood cannot be made in the body. There is lack of blood in the body.
Therefore, include iron-rich superfoods in your diet. Include eggs, red meat, beans, nuts, dry fruits, green leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, plums, pulses etc. in your diet. These superfoods maintain the amount of iron in the body, and you do not develop anemia.
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough vitamin B12 to make healthy red blood cells. This happens when you don’t get enough vitamin B12 in your diet, or your body can’t absorb it. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 in the body can cause anemia.
Vitamin B12 is found in sufficient quantity in fish, especially salmon, meat, eggs and milk. Apart from this, vitamin B12 is found in fruits like apple, banana, orange, strawberry, guava, avocado, pomegranate, kiwi and blueberry.
3. Folic acid deficiency
Folate deficiency anemia occurs due to lack of folic acid in the blood. Folic acid is a B vitamin, which helps your body make red blood cells. If there is a deficiency of red blood cells in your body, then you have anemia. Low levels of folic acid can cause megaloblastic anemia.
In this condition, the red blood cells are larger than normal. The number of these cells is less. They are not round but oval shaped. Sometimes these blood cells do not live as long as normal red blood cells.
To overcome folic acid deficiency, include foods like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, chickpeas and kidney beans in your diet. Apart from this, consumption of milk and fermented milk products including oranges, grapes, papaya, grapes, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, melons will also be beneficial.
Know how to avoid hemoglobin deficiency
1. Iron rich diet: Include iron-rich foods in your diet such as leafy greens, meat, beans and fortified cereals. Eating these foods in combination with vitamin C-rich items (e.g., oranges, tomatoes) increases iron absorption in the body.
2. Regular Checkup: Hemoglobin deficiency can be detected early with regular blood tests, especially if you have risk factors such as chronic disease or a family history of anemia.
3. Balanced Nutrition: Make sure your diet includes adequate amounts of vitamin B12 and folate, which are essential for the production of red blood cells.
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