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Increasing iron intake<\/strong><\/p>\n A person with reduced levels of hemoglobin may benefit from eating more iron-rich foods. Iron works to boost the production of hemoglobin, which also helps to form more red blood cells.<\/p>\n Iron-rich foods include:<\/p>\n . meat and fish<\/p>\n . soy products, tofu and edamame<\/p>\n . eggs<\/p>\n . dried fruits, such as dates and figs<\/p>\n . broccoli<\/p>\n . green leafy vegetables, such as kale and spinach<\/p>\n . green beans<\/p>\n . nuts and seeds<\/p>\n . peanut butter<\/p>\n Increasing folate intake<\/strong><\/p>\n Folate is a type of vitamin B that plays an essential part in hemoglobin production. The body uses folate to produce heme, a component of hemoglobin that helps to carry oxygen.<\/p>\n If a person does not get enough folate their red blood cells will not be able to mature, which could lead to folate-deficiency anemia and low hemoglobin levels.<\/p>\n Good sources of folate include:<\/p>\n . beef<\/p>\n . spinach<\/p>\n . rice<\/p>\n . peanuts<\/p>\n . black-eyed peas<\/p>\n . kidney beans<\/p>\n . avocadoes<\/p>\n . lettuce<\/p>\n Maximizing iron absorption<\/strong><\/p>\n Consuming iron in foods or supplements is important, but a person should also help their body to absorb that iron.<\/p>\n Foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, and leafy green vegetables, can boost the amount of iron absorbed. Taking a vitamin C supplement may also help.<\/p>\n Vitamin A and beta-carotene can aid the body in absorbing and using iron.<\/p>\n Foods rich in vitamin A include:<\/p>\n . fish<\/p>\n . liver<\/p>\n . squash<\/p>\n . sweet potatoes<\/p>\n . kale and collards<\/p>\n Foods high in beta-carotene include yellow, red, and orange fruits and vegetables, such as:<\/p>\n . carrots<\/p>\n . sweet potatoes<\/p>\n . squash<\/p>\n . cantaloupes<\/p>\n . mangoes<\/p>\n While vitamin A supplements can help the body to process iron, the vitamin is dangerous if too much is consumed.<\/p>\n Excess vitamin A may lead to a condition known as hypervitaminosis A. This can cause symptoms such as bone and joint pain, severe headaches, and increased pressure within the brain.<\/p>\n Taking iron supplements<\/strong><\/p>\n A doctor may advise a person with extremely low levels of hemoglobin to take iron supplements. The dosage will depend on a person\u2019s levels.<\/p>\n It is important to note that too much iron can be dangerous. It may cause hemochromatosis, which can lead to liver disease and side effects such as constipation, nausea, and vomiting.<\/p>\n Supplements will cause levels of iron to increase gradually over a few weeks. A doctor may recommend taking the supplements for several months, to increase the body\u2019s iron stores.<\/p>\n Content created and supplied by: JerryJoseph (via Opera \n , . , . () , , , , , , , , . \/ , and\/or . , , and\/or , and\/or <\/span>
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