What Is Hemoglobin?

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8. Anemia

The red color of our blood also helps to give our skin a pink/red color, depending on which pigments are also present in our skin. If we are paler than usual then it could well be because we are ill. One condition that can cause us to become pale is anemia. Anemia is a condition in which there is not enough hemoglobin in our body.

There are different reasons why this might occur, including excessive blood loss and not having enough iron in your diet. In the case of the latter, the patient will likely be prescribed iron supplements to help replenish the body with the iron that it needs.

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