Proper nutrition is the guarantee of health and normal development of the human body. But in society there is an opinion that everything tasty is harmful, and everything useful is tasteless. In this article, we'll talk about a product that destroys this confidence and proves that even the most favorite baby treats can be useful. It's about the hematogen. We will tell whether hematogen is useful and what is its benefit, how old can a hematogen be and how to take it, etc.
Hematogen for children: composition
The most important component in the hematogen is albumin, a protein produced from the blood of bulls, which retains all useful properties. In addition to it, sweetening agents are added to a useful treat - most often condensed milk, molasses, and various flavors. In addition, hematogen also may include nuts, seeds or other fillers.
What is the benefit of hematogen?
The main effect of taking the hematogen is the normalization of the iron balance in the body. Lowering the level of iron in the body is fraught with weak immunity, loss of strength, drowsiness and irritability. Hematogen helps to fight all these unpleasant symptoms, strengthens the immunity and general health of a person.
Especially useful is the hematogen during periods of regular body overload, prolonged stress (both physical and emotional), during epidemics of infectious diseases and when iron products are insufficiently consumed for food.
Contraindications to the use of hematogen
Whatever useful properties did not have a hematogen, but a universal tool, suitable for everyone and everyone, it can not be called. Hematogen should not be taken to people with an allergy to at least one of the components of the remedy, in case of violations of carbohydrate metabolism or anemia, the development of which is associated with a lack of iron in the body.
Children receive hematogen from the age of 3. But, despite the fact that hematogen is considered to be a harmless treat for kids, it is recommended that you consult a pediatrician before giving it to your child.