People do not think at all what the hematogen is made of. The composition of the sweet tile, which is decorated brightly and colorful, often has no time to read.
But, buying it for a child, think: you bought a hematogen in a pharmacy. This is a drug. And also has instructions for use.
Could it be harmful? In which cases? What is it made for?
What is a hematogen?
After reading the instructions for use, we learn that the hematogen is a drug.
It affects blood formation in the body and is used to stimulate it.
The hematogen composition contains many trace elements (the body needs a few, but they are required) and a certain group of simple chemical compounds - macroelements. All of them are indicated on the packaging of the sweet bar.
According to the classification of pharmacists, this is a real dietary supplement. They did not expect? Dietary supplement with a pleasant and familiar taste from childhood.
The similarity with the chocolate bar is only external. We come across a deceptive association.
Bovine blood is part of the hematogen. It is dried, ground and cleaned to eliminate allergies among consumers. So in the production receive hemoglobin without the admixture of any microorganisms.
Tile filling with taste is provided by sweet products. It can be honey or molasses; chocolate or condensed milk. As part of children's hematogen, nuts or candied fruits. Variety of sweet medicine with sesame seeds and coconut.
The fact that the hematogen contains blood, of course, cannot be found on the wrapper. Because it is recycled to black albumin. This is a dietary protein that gives a healing effect. Four to five grams of this substance are part of the hematogen according to GOST. About a teaspoon.
How does the drug work?
The main protein that makes up the blood in the human body is albumin. He is responsible for supplying cells with vitamins, microelements; neutralizes toxic substances; provides a supply of protein when it is lacking; maintains elasticity of blood cells.
In pharmacological production, special technologies are used that preserve all these healing qualities. Therefore, the hematogen composition contains active animal hemoglobin. This natural protein in the human body is associated with a trace element - iron. If it is not enough, a person becomes ill.
The drug helps to penetrate iron ions through the walls of the intestinal tract. Therefore, the level of red blood cells rises, carrying nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
What does the hematogen consist of?
The hematogen contains many macrocells and microelements. They improve the process of blood formation in the body.
- Carbohydrates. These are vegetable sugars (such as maltose, sucrose). As well as glucose, dextrin - energy sources.
- Squirrels. Another name is amino acids. They satisfy the daily requirement of the body.
- Fats. Fats are mainly of animal origin in albumin.
- Iron. It is in an accessible state.
- Vitamins Excellent group A. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant.
- Minerals The main one is iron. The hematogen also contains potassium and calcium. And of course, the ubiquitous sodium chloride.
- Substances of the base. What the hematogen is made of. Their composition may vary. It can be condensed milk, just sugar or even honey.
When do you need help?
Doctors confirm that hematogen can also benefit adult patients. The composition of this drug helps to improve well-being, strengthen the body's immunity.
Hematogen is prescribed for both prevention and treatment of diseases:
- anemia, developing from a lack of iron;
- general loss of strength with malnutrition, stress, increased stress;
- spring lack of vitamins;
- children with high mental stress or increased physical exertion;
- in the recovery period after illness;
- with chronic or exacerbated gastric or duodenal ulcer;
- heavy bleeding during menstruation;
- with brittle nails and brittle hair;
- skin diseases;
- decreased vision associated with vitamin A deficiency
Proper use
Parents worry about child safety, knowing the composition of the hematogen. The use and preparation of the drug in a certain mode brings benefit and harm.
The actual composition does not carry any danger. Confectionery sweets should not be substituted for children's hematogen. Definitely, this is harmful.
Like any pharmaceutical product, it also has indications and dosages. Adults are recommended to take no more than 50 g per day (one tile).
For children under three years of age, the hematogen is contraindicated.
Dosages for children:
- 3-6 years - five grams three times a day;
- 6-12 years - ten grams twice a day;
- 12-18 years old - ten grams three times a day.
Take the drug for two to three weeks. Do not use other vitamins at this time. With excessive introduction into the body of everything at once, it can respond with an unpredictable reaction.
Hematogen bars are available in different dosages. But they always have a division into small identical cubes weighing five grams. It is always convenient to count the dose you need at one time.
Should hematogen be given to pregnant women?
Can I use the drug during pregnancy or nursing mothers? This question is far from idle. He is interested in many.
Of course, the hematogen makes up for iron deficiency. As you know, women with complicated pregnancy often suffer from anemia.
But the source of replenishment of iron in the mother's body during this period is primarily fish, liver, boiled eggs, greens, meat and various cereals.
We must not forget that hemoglobin thickens the blood. Misuse of hematogen is dangerous by blood clots. The carbohydrates that make up the hematogen can promote intestinal fermentation. A possible stool disorder leads to dehydration.
Therefore, be sure to consult a doctor. He will give recommendations based on the analysis. This will relate specifically to your condition in this period.
Nursing mothers should not abuse the hematogen too. Indeed, in its composition animal protein, it can become an allergen for infants.
When is harm possible? Hematogen risks
You can not use hematogen as a simple sweet. And of course, you should not replace them with normal, nutritious nutrition. Overuse of the drug leads to a gradual accumulation of iron in the blood. Its amount becomes redundant.
As a result, the body produces free radicals. They destroy the walls of cells. This leads to their death.
Excess iron provokes the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels. This contributes to the occurrence of atherosclerosis.
Like all dietary supplements, a hematogen with excessive absorption can cause diarrhea and nausea. After all, it contains a large amount of carbohydrates.
Carefully refer to contraindications for the use of the drug:
- Allergy to the components of the hematogen. A reaction that produces increased sensitivity to them can be a red rash and itching. With hypersensitivity, Quincke's edema may begin.
- Diabetes. The body easily metabolizes carbohydrates that make up the hematogen. They increase the sugar rate in a blood test.
- Obesity or overweight.
- Anemia, which is not iron deficiency. Remember - excess iron leads to intoxication of the whole organism.
- If there are metabolic disorders.
- Phlebeurysm.
- Thrombophlebitis or inflammation of the veins. The hematogen slightly thickens the blood with an increase in the level of hemoglobin in it.
- Children under the age of three.
Calories in the drug
Having studied the composition of the hematogen, you now know that such a significant nutritional value is due to a huge number of different sugars.
The caloric content of the drug reaches approximately 350 kcal per hundred grams of the product. How many exact calories are in the hematogen bar will depend on the amount of carbohydrates present. After all, flavors are varied, which are used by various manufacturers. It can be: nougat, chocolate, honey, nuts, dried apricots, raisins.
Now many people are trying to monitor their weight. But do not think that a healthy product will necessarily contain a small amount of calories.
Their quantity is indicated on the hematogen packaging. Even without a variety of delicious additives, it is very high in calories. Do not use it as a vitamin preparation while on a diet while losing weight.
How to recognize hematogen?
Unfortunately, there are also unscrupulous entrepreneurs who use the well-known trademark of the hematogen.
They produce sweet tiles that are not related to the pharmacological preparation. They play with names, combining the word "hematogen" in different ways.
In order not to fall for the bait of businessmen, be sure to check the composition of the product indicated on the package.
As part of a non-fake hematogen, the very first component is food albumin (the variant is black albumin). The albumin content in the drug should not be higher than four to five percent in the total mass.
Appetizing flavors help use the hematogen to treat children. They perceive the medicine as a delicious treat.
Do not be afraid to give it to children. After all, modern technology ensures the safe production of hematogen.