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Increase Your Hemoglobin Level

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Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein present in red blood cells. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Its main function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues, so that living cells can perform properly. Hemoglobin also helps carry carbon dioxide away from the cells and transport it back to the lungs. As the role of hemoglobin is very important for leading a healthy life, it is necessary to maintain it in normal levels in your blood, which is: 14 to 18 g/dl for adult men, and 12 to 16 g/dl for adult women. These values are applicable for adults and may vary slightly among different laboratories due to their different methods and measurements. When the hemoglobin level decreases, it can cause fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, pale skin, brittle nails, rapid heartbeat and poor appetite. If the level drops significantly, the condition may be diagnosed as anemia and symptoms can become severe. It is commo...