Publisher's Synopsis
Blood is one of the most important component of our body. A red colored fluid responsible for transporting life-supporting oxygen and nutrients to all the organs of the body to ensure they all function efficiently. Blood is a combination of solids and liquids. It consists of the Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Each of this blood constituent has a unique role to play in our body. These constituents of blood are manufactured by stem cells present in the bone marrow. From the information that has been provided in the various sections of this E-book, it is clear that the proper functioning of every component of blood is essential for our well-being. However, many blood related disorders and diseases are known to inflict humans. These are broadly categorized into anemia, bleeding disorders, blood clots and cancers. To assist the red blood cells in performing their function of carrying oxygen to various tissues, efficiently, they are supplied with hemoglobin. It is clear that hemoglobin in the blood plays a very crucial role in maintaining our well-being. The efficiency of hemoglobin is dependent on its correct structure (genetic makeup) and the iron molecule (dietary component). A problem in either the genetic makeup or iron contents can lead to low hemoglobin levels in the blood causing anemia. What You'll Get Inside: Hemoglobin Test What does low hemoglobin mean? Low hemoglobin causes and symptoms Treatment Low hematocrit Normal and High Hemoglobin Other blood disorders Take a Sneak Peak Inside (page 16): "So far, we have seen what low levels of hemoglobin mean and how these low levels can affect us. In this section we will learn a little about normal and high levels of hemoglobin. Normal hemoglobin levels vary with age, sex and race. The normal hemoglobin levels are For men: 13.6 - 17.7 g/dcl of blood For women: 12.6 - 15.5 g/dcl of blood Normal levels of hemoglobin in the body ensure that sufficient oxygen is carried to all the cells and tissues in our body for them to function efficiently."
