Few Facts about Iron Absorption

  • There are certain foods that hinder the absorption of iron in the body. These are drinking beer, coffee, tea, cola etc along with meals. Certain foods which can prevent absorption of iron are polished rice, sugar, bread etc.
  • Citrus fruits enhance the absorption of iron. So eat them along with iron rich food or iron supplements.
  • There are certain foods that inhibit iron absorption. These include antacids, foods rich in oxalic acid like chocolate, tomatoes, spinach etc, and foods rich in tannins like, grapes, red wine etc. Calcium, zinc, magnesium supplements can also slow down iron absorption.
  • Folic acid, biotin, B-12 enhances the production of blood cells. So these should be partaken to increase hemoglobin levels.

How to Improve Hemoglobin Levels?

Here are ten natural home remedies to cure anemia symptoms in women.

Beetroot And Juices

Beetroot is an excellent antidote for anemia. It has high content of iron, regenerates red blood cells and replenishes oxygen to all parts of the body. You can microwave beetroot and have it in salads.

You can also go for drinking a cup of beetroot juice with a spoon of honey mixed in it. Honey is also a hemoglobin increasing agent. You can also prepare apple, carrot, grape juice along with honey and consume it regularly.