At the end of the 19th century, the following opinion was spread: iron is the most important component of blood.
In pharmacies in Europe, drugs responsible for hemoglobin levels began to appear.
In Russia, the drug has become popularized since 1917.
Initially, the hematogen was in the form of a liquid and poured into glasses.
Classic composition The transformed hematogen to date is as follows:
• defibrinated cattle blood
• sugar
• whole condensed milk
• starch syrup
• vanillin
• albumin.
The hematogen has nothing to do with either cocoa or chocolate. The preparation is divided into brown chewing plates, in consistency resembling iris with a vanilla smell. It is sold over the counter without a prescription and solves many health problems. Now on the market, manufacturers are represented by hematogens with various additives and thickeners. Most often it is nuts (hazelnuts, pine nuts), honey, coconut, raisins, seeds, jam. Increasingly, hematogen with vitamin C can be seen on the shelves. Is the benefit of the hematogen, known to us since childhood, justified? What harm can he do?
Hematogen: what are the benefits for the body?
Who is it useful for?
• With iron deficiency anemia
• With vitamin deficiency
• During pregnancy
• Children in the period of growth
• With gastric ulcer and inflammation of the duodenum
• With exhaustion
• After infectious diseases
• When children are behind in weight and height
• People in the recovery period after surgery
• People who eat inadequately.
The hematogen is positioned as a drug. The bar brings great benefits to our body, because it contains a high content of vitamin C. As a rule, in order to protect your body from viruses and bacteria, we buy citrus fruits and since childhood familiar ascorbic acid. An excellent alternative to acidic foods is the hematogen, which is so sweet and tastes good. It contains the optimal vitamin content, which contributes to the resistance of the immune system to diseases. Vitamin C has been proven to help fight not only the physical stress of the body, but also constant emotional overload.
Hematogen - a source of essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins, healthy fats. Such a small bar, but such a huge benefit.
Its composition is represented by the following components:
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Amino acids
• Fat-soluble vitamins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Chlorine
• Calcium and others.
The hematogen is also useful for facial skin. After all, it contains vitamin B1, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the sebaceous glands. By introducing this delicacy into the diet, the blood begins to transfer oxygen better and saturate the cells with it. The condition of hair and nails noticeably improves, a healthy glow appears on the face.
There is a general symptomatology with an insufficient content of iron in the body, which can be noticed even without going to the attending physician.
What are the signs of anemia?
• Headaches and dizziness
• drowsiness
• Weakness
• Cold arms and legs
• Low pressure
• shortness of breath
• Pallor of the skin
• Noise in ears
If you notice a few of the symptoms listed above, you should think about your health and check your hemoglobin level.
Hematogen - a source of iron! It stimulates the formation of red blood cells, which are responsible for the state of hemoglobin in the blood. Red blood cells - red blood cells, oxygen carriers from the lungs to the heart. Low levels of hemoglobin are the cause of frequent illnesses, headaches, rapid fatigue, brittle nails and hair loss.
The hematogen stimulates blood circulation in the body, since its basis is iron-containing protein.
Hematogen, being a product rich in a wide range of vitamins, has health benefits for the elderly by helping to partially restore their vision.
Hematogen is a combination of important macro and micronutrients that have a positive effect on human health. Hematogen improves the digestive system and has a strengthening effect on the shell of the respiratory system. Recommended hematogen and people suffering from diseases of the liver and biliary tract.
Another useful property of the hematogen: he energizes! Increasing the tone and overall well-being, improves human activity, performance and intellectual activity.
Many mistakenly believe that the hematogen during weight loss should not be eaten. This opinion is false, 40-50 g of product per day just does not harm the harmony of your figure. But, being on a diet, it is necessary to limit its use to 2-3 weeks.
Hematogen is also suitable for healthy people as a tasty additive to tea, however, in terms of calorie content, it is a little inferior to a chocolate bar. What is its energy value?
Hematogen calorie content
Bar, similar to chocolate, has a high calorie content. It varies within 300 to 400 kcal per 100 g. This is easily explained by the high content of carbohydrates in the hematogen, their number as a percentage reaches almost 75%! Proteins and fats respectively account for 8% and 6%.
355 kcal has a hematogen that does not contain additional additives.
Supplements such as sugar, raisins, honey and nuts significantly increase the calorific value of the hematogen.
Hematogen: what is the harm to health?
It is not advisable to consume the hematogen to people who monitor their weight.
Contraindications to the consumption of hematogen:
• Individual intolerance
• Diabetes
• obesity
• varicose veins
• Metabolic disease
• Allergy
• Thrombophlebitis
You will not often find real hematogen in pharmacies, and it will hardly be more useful than regular sweets.
The use of hematogen should not be abused. Otherwise, it can lead to a number of negative health effects.
Cholesterol is deposited in the walls of blood vessels, which can later lead to the development of the most dangerous disease of the 21st century - atherosclerosis. Doctors have proven that atherosclerosis causes serious diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease. And it is recognized as one of the main causes of high mortality.
Excessive consumption of hematogen disrupts the intestinal microflora, causing fermentation processes in it. And this, in turn, provokes nausea, dizziness, loose stools.
With anemia not associated with iron deficiency, it is strictly forbidden to consume the hematogen.
During pregnancy, the hematogen is prescribed by a doctor for particular reasons, since young mummies often have a low level of hemoglobin. Anemia can lead to various pathologies of fetal development. But not all pregnant women can take hematogen, so strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations.
The product, sold today in pharmacies and supermarkets, has little in common with classic natural hematogen. Now manufacturers use artificial additives containing iron. Often these are blood products that have not been certified. Therefore, when choosing a hematogen, be sure to familiarize yourself with its composition and instructions. And make sure there is no allergy to any component of the product, otherwise the hematogen will only harm your body.
Hematogen for children: useful or harmful
Hematogen is equally useful for both children and adults. The product has a high content of vitamin A, so the hematogen is perfect for a growing child’s body. It will also benefit children with a lack of appetite.
But hematogen is difficult and difficult to digest. It is best to give hematogen to children from 5-7 years. It is not recommended to introduce hematogen into the baby’s diet before. It can cause excessive excitability of the child and is unlikely to be well absorbed. But if you consider it necessary, be sure to consult a pediatrician.
It is important that there is a certain dosage of taking this product.
In what quantities can I eat it?
Everything is good in moderation: the hematogen should be dosed.
• Children under 15 years old - 25 g
• People weakened - 35 g
• Pregnant and hard-working physically people up to 50 g per day.
To get the maximum effect from taking hematogen, it should be used regularly, but the duration of admission should not exceed two months.
It is advisable to eat the product before meals or between food intervals for better absorption, drinking plenty of boiled water. It is not recommended to use hematogen simultaneously with other vitamins, antibiotics, diuretic drugs and drugs containing calcium.
Combining a hematogen with apples, pomegranate, spinach and milk is also undesirable.
Store the hematogen in a dry place, at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius), where the rays of the sun will be inaccessible.
What to choose when choosing a hematogen?
It is enough to focus on two simple rules:
1) The composition must necessarily indicate that it contains powdered hemoglobin or "black food albumin." Which is essentially the same thing.
2) Buy hematogen in its pure form, without additives.
Still, taking hematogen is more beneficial than harmful. The product is inexpensive, tasty, besides having a medicinal effect. If you love this sweet treat, eat it to your health. Being a rather nutritious product, he fights wonderfully with hunger. But remember that in large quantities, the hematogen can be harmful and can not be taken uncontrollably! Choose quality products from trusted manufacturers, after consulting with a specialist.
