Haemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. It also helps transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs for removal.
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Haemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that helps transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
The level of haemoglobin in the blood is often measured to evaluate a person's overall health and diagnose conditions like anaemia.
High-altitude climbers produce more haemoglobin to compensate for reduced oxygen levels at higher elevations.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects the shape of haemoglobin molecules, causing them to form abnormal crescent shapes.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when haemoglobin binds to carbon monoxide rather than oxygen, leading to oxygen deprivation in the body.
Haemoglobinopathies are a group of inherited disorders characterized by abnormal haemoglobin production, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia.
Blood transfusions may be necessary in cases of severe blood loss or low haemoglobin levels to restore adequate oxygen-carrying capacity.
Certain medications, such as erythropoietin, can stimulate the production of haemoglobin to treat conditions like chronic kidney disease or cancer-related anaemia.
Stay happy, with a healthy heart: High amount of iron in it depicts the amount of haemoglobin in your body. (true-elements.com)
Associations of endogenous testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin with glycated haemoglobin in middle - aged and older men. (elitemensguide.com)
The review, which was conducted by Michelle McKenzie and Sarah Illingworth from London Met's School of Human Sciences, found that individual's glycated haemoglobin levels fell when following a reduced carbohydrate diet (up to 120g per day) with the greatest reduction of 2.2 % observed in those consuming under 30g per day. (sciencedaily.com)