Hematogen. Benefits and harms, recent studies, composition according to GOST, what is it for, contraindications, how to take it to adults during pregnancy, children

Discovered exactly 130 years ago in resort Switzerland, a remedy called Hommel's Hematogen (bovine blood with egg yolk) revolutionized disease prevention, associated with hematopoiesis.

At that time, the hematogen was a dark-colored mixture liquid - bovine blood freed from protein with the addition of aromatic impurities that drowned out the cloying blood taste. Hematogen was prescribed to prevent anemia, in which the body did not produce enough iron, which is indispensable for the creation of blood cells.

In Russia, such an effective "delicacy" has taken root in the post-revolutionary period. Leading doctors have written a lot of scientific papers, based on the results of recent studies, on keeping blood dry, about the benefits and harms of hematogen. It is thanks to the inquisitive mind of our doctors that a solid equivalent of hematogen was created, which has retained its appearance to this day.

During hostilities, liquid hematogen was prescribed to soldiers as a prophylactic agent, wounded to increase immune forces body, with blood loss and simply as a nutrient that helps with exhaustion, as a result of a depleted diet nutrition.

Indications for use

Albumin contained in hematogen is an irreplaceable source of iron for the body. With its participation, erythrocytes, vital blood cells, are produced. Therefore, hematogenous drugs are highly recommended for use in characteristic conditions of the body, when it is necessary to replenish the reserves of vitality.

• Anemia, iron deficiency anemia (pale sickness) is a condition caused by a deficiency of iron in the body and, as a result, a violation of the production of hemoglobin.

  

• Insufficient nutrition, the deficiency of which consists in a poor diet that does not contain the most basic elements that must enter the body from the outside, for example, with food.
• Profuse menses in women.
• During the recovery process, after a long painful period, including surgery and blood loss, as well as after infectious diseases.
• Chronic course of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: peptic ulcer, gastritis, in which latent bleeding is possible.
• Injuries with blood loss, fractures.
• As a fortifying prophylactic agent, a biologically active supplement to the daily diet, which helps to supply the body with vital trace elements. Therefore, it is recommended to eat it from an early age to a ripe old age.
• Recommended for blood donors.

Compound

The hematogen necessarily includes heme iron - this is iron of animal origin, combined with protein, because only it can help with iron deficiency anemia, due to its high digestibility, in contrast to the iron of plant origin contained in cereals, fruits, nuts.

Hematogen (the benefits and harms are described in the article) was originally presented in a simple composition - without unnecessary additives, in it consisted of edible black albumin (hemoglobin powder, iron concentrate) and several components to improve the taste.

There was a GOST, developed by Russian scientists back in Stalin's times, according to which hematogen was produced by mixing the following components: sugar, whole milk condensed with sugar, starch syrup, aromatic vanillin and food albumen.

It is this basic composition of the hematogen that remains to this day. Scientific progress does not stand still and makes its own adjustments even to the "gostov" hematogen, bringing it to perfection and satisfying the needs of the modern world.

In the modern hematogen, they began to add precisely those trace elements that are poor in many regions of our country, for example, iodine, lysine, vitamins of different groups.

Considering this, the manufacturers of hematogen add a variety of active biocomponents to the classic composition, obtaining a whole range of specialized effective food products and treatments that target the human body - regulate, nourish, strengthen and have a preventive effect on the immune system.

The composition of the hematogen - dietary supplement

Hematogen is made as an additive to the main food, in order to diversify and enrich the daily diet with useful microelements. Various ingredients have been added to the biohematogen, in addition to GOST, which not only improve the taste of the bar itself, but also have a corrective effect on metabolic processes in the body.

Of the popular additives, nuts, honey, chicory, citrus fruits, coconut flakes can be distinguished, cranberries, lingonberries, rose hips, and sea buckthorn berries are added. Such a hematogen will not only be useful, but also tasty, like a dessert delicacy.

Composition of medicinal hematogen

Hematogen, the benefits and harms of which have been studied by modern scientists, is a natural medicinal source of iron. To enhance the medicinal properties, manufacturers produce hematogen as a medicine in which the iron is brought to the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

In addition to food black albumin, which preserves the properties of erythrocytes, and contains a complex of heme iron assimilated by cells as a whole, in medicinal hematogen iron is added in bivalent form. It is in this form that the bioavailability of iron is highest for the body. Medicinal hematogen can only be purchased at pharmacies.

One of the types of medicinal hematogen - with the addition of the substance lysine hydrochloride (Hematogen-L), improves protein metabolism in the body, eliminating protein deficiency. It is rich in vitamin C, which together with lysine has a powerful anti-sclerotic effect on the body. It is this form of hematogen with a high content of vitamins that is recommended for the northern regions of the country.

Hematogen - C contains vitamin C and iron in its composition, being an ideal nutrient for anemia and unbalanced nutrition.

In what form is it produced

In the production of hematogen, in the Russian market of dietary supplements, there are several leaders who deserve an impeccable reputation for the quality of products, compliance with production standards and longevity companies.

Manufacturer	Forms of issue	Brand name	Price, rub.
"Revival and Development" since 1994	Bars, chewing pastilles - dietary supplements, dosage form, confectionery	Composition according to GOST Classic brand	25-40
Pharm PRO since 1997	Dietary supplement, tile, turbohematogen	Brand "Russian"	20-35
Geness is a partner of Pharm PRO	Dietary supplements, tiles, plates	Hematogen S-Vita	20-35
Siberian Health since 2000	BAA, tiles "Iodized", "Vitaminized", "School"	Brand "Narodny"	40
Exon since 1995	Dietary supplement, tiles	Hematovitis	40
Pharmstandard since 1999	Dietary supplement, chewable pastilles	Ferragematogen	30-35

Various manufacturers produce hematogen in the form of sweets, desserts, lozenges, chocolates, with a large number of additives with one goal - to improve and diversify the taste of the "iron bar", muffling the organic taste of blood substances.

But recent research confirms that the abundance of sweet tastes can interfere with the absorption of the necessary enzymes and, most importantly, the gland, which is the main component of any hematogen. Therefore, when buying a hematogen, the main thing is to pay attention to the fact that the composition contains powdered albumin or hemoglobin, the rest is to the taste of the buyer.

It is recommended to carefully read the composition of the selected hematogen and not to purchase a product with preservatives, flavors, thickeners, sweeteners. The second thing you need to pay attention to is the expiration date of the purchased hematogen. The maximum shelf life is 12 months, after which the hematogen hardens and loses its healing properties.

It is best to buy hematogen in pharmacies.

The cost of hematogen is available everywhere and varies from 20 rubles and more, it all depends on the high cost the pharmacy chain itself, and the second pricing factor is the number of additional ingredients in the composition hematogen.

Action

The hematogen contains proteins, carbohydrates and fats in a ratio close to the composition of human blood. Hematogen is a complete protein product, in which, according to the latest research, all amino acids necessary for the body are combined with benefit, eliminating the harm of the drug.

The effect of hematogen on the body is to increase hemoglobin by adding an alternative source of iron to the body.

Iron is absorbed in the intestines and, getting into the blood stream, begins its work on education hemoglobin, thereby activating the process of hematopoiesis, and as a result, increasing the level of hemoglobin in blood. One of the important effects of hemoglobin is the accumulation of the protein component of ferritin in the blood plasma, that is, it provides a supply of the necessary iron in the body.

In addition, the quality of erythrocytes improves - their number in the body and color are normalized, which is very important for the prevention of pathological conditions such as hypochromia and microcytosis.

The content of retinol in the hematogen (fat-soluble vitamin A) has a beneficial effect on the regulation of vision and the condition of the skin, the growth of nails and hair. The lipid content in the hematogen has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system. For a child's body, hematogen is a tasty source of energy.

Application

Despite the indisputable benefits of hematogen and an extremely beneficial effect on the human body and deliciousness, it should be consumed only in dosages necessary for each age. Given this feature, it is no coincidence that manufacturers release hematogen in the form of dosage plates and plates - this is necessary to control the amount of hematogen consumed.

Therefore, it is important to follow the recommended age-specific dosages indicated on the packaging of each product. It is recommended to consume hematogen from a very early age - from 3 years old until very old age.

The table shows the daily dose for each age group. It is most useful to consume hematogen in the intervals between meals - for better absorption of the active substance. Do not drink hematogen with milk or mix it with other dairy products. Milk protein impairs the absorption of many nutrients, including iron.

Children under 18	For adults	For pregnant	For the elderly	For weakened, postoperative
3 - 7 years up to 25 gr - 5 slices	Up to 50 gr - 1 bar, tile	50 g - 10 slices	25 g - 5 slices	35-50 g - 6-10 slices
7-15 years old - 30 g - 6 slices
Up to 18 years old 40 g - 8 slices

The usual course of taking hematogen is about 5 weeks. Then it is recommended to take a break of the same duration, after which you can re-fill with a healthy treat.

Contraindications

Hematogen is applicable to a wide range of people, it is harmless in itself, its production and release is subject to the strictest quality control. However, there may be contraindications for some categories of people who have an imbalance in the body.

1. Hypersensitivity of the body - allergies to the components that make up the selected hematogen.
2. Children under 3 years old - the recommended age is from 3 years old.
3. Diabetes mellitus - sugar additives are present in the hematogen.
4. Obesity - hematogen is a very high-calorie product.
5. Thrombophlebitis - the possibility of blood thickening and the formation of blood clots in the vessels.
6. Violation of carbohydrate metabolism - liver problems.

Overdose

Hematogen (benefits and harms established as a result of recent research) can be very dangerous if you eat a lot of bars. Even dietary supplements can cause gross metabolic disorders in the body and lead to unpleasant consequences.

Overeating or overdosing with hematogen causes poisoning of the body with iron products, which leads to damage to the liver, pancreas and even the heart. Possible nausea, diarrhea, yellowing of the mucous membrane and sclera of the eyes, tachycardia, apathetic mood. If you observe such a symptomatic picture, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Side effects

The main component of hematogen is dietary albumin, which is absorbed through the intestinal wall and can irritate the hypersensitive gastrointestinal tract.

In such situations, the following symptoms may occur:

• flatulence, bloating;
• stool disorder - diarrhea, diarrhea;
• dyspeptic disorders - discomfort, heaviness, sharp pains, belching;
• violation in the genitourinary system - frequent urination.

When observing such violations, it is necessary to suspend the use of hematogen preparations and be sure to consult with a doctor about the correct further choice of hematogen. Perhaps there is no need to choose a hematogen with all kinds of additives, but it is enough to find a classic hematogen with a composition corresponding to GOST.

Drug interactions

When taking hematogen and its analogs, it is necessary to refrain from using other vitamin complexes - hypervitaminosis is possible, followed by damage to vital organs.

It is not recommended to use hematogen while taking anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, as well as heart drugs. Hematogen should be perceived and consumed as a separate product, which is undesirable to mix with others, so as not to interfere with the absorption of each of them.

Storage conditions and periods

The most optimal shelf life of hematogen is up to a year, 12 months. After the indicated period, the hematogen hardens and its active substance is destroyed. After one year of storage, it is worth discarding the long-stored hematogenous product.

It is recommended to store hematogen at room temperature. Conventional foil packaging protects the hematogen from possible destructive factors.

Analogs

Analogs of hematogen are drugs containing iron, prescribed for iron deficiency anemia. But these drugs are not dietary supplements, their use should be strictly dosed by the doctor after passing certain tests, indicating the need for their appointment.

The following drugs have similar pharmacological properties to hematogen:

• Aktiferrin - drops for internal use, as well as syrup and capsules.
• Fenuls - capsules with granules, dispensed without a prescription.
• Ferro-Folgamm - capsules, a broader pharmacological action than hematogen.
• Ferro-vital - chewable tablets, not a medicine.
• Ferrovit - coated tablets for children in the form of a syrup, dispensed without a prescription.

Hematogen was and remains an irreplaceable dietary supplement, based on recent studies, a very tasty medicine for anemia caused by a lack of iron in the body, bringing more benefits than harm.

However, the work of this unique product must be helped - do not consume coffee and black tea, which interfere with the absorption of the active substances of the hematogen. It is gradually recommended to diversify the diet with green teas. For the same reason, you shouldn't get carried away with chocolate and fried foods. Hematogen is ideal for supporting the body in the stressful modern life.

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