COE HB PLUS CAPSULE Prescription Required

COE HB PLUS CAPSULE has the following salts in its composition

 1) Iron

Uses Of COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

Uses Of Salt: Iron

Iron is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• General iron deficiency
• Anaemia caused due to chronic diseases
• Iron deficiency during pregnancy
• Learning and thinking problems especially in children
• Symptoms of Heart failure
• A Cough caused due to ACE inhibitors
• Immunity building

Side Effects Of COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

Side Effects Of Salt: Iron

Intake of iron is safe when taken within prescribed limits

An overdose of iron may cause side effects such as:

• Constipation, vomiting
• Stomach pain, nausea
• Stomach upset

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

Contraindications Of COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

Contraindications Of Salt: Iron

High doses intake of may be particularly risky in the following conditions:

• Stomach (or) intestinal ulcers
• Women with type-2 diabetes
• Ulcerative colitis (or) Crohn's disease(intestinal inflammation)
• Thalassemia
• Premature infants

What Is Anaemia

• In Anaemia, lesser oxygen is carried around the body by red blood cells. Anemia can be of different types.

What Is Immunity building

Immunity building refers to any measures taken to assist and strengthen the body’s immune system to function optimally and to help ward off disease. Proper functioning is necessary for us to maintain ideal health.

The state in which the immune system is functioning sub-optimally is called immunodeficiency. Immunodeficiency states can have serious consequences e.g. predisposing to life-threatening infective diseases or cancer. Overfunctioning of the immune system is also common. Conditions in which the immune system over functions are hypersensitivity reactions or allergies, as well as autoimmune diseases (when the immune system recognises the body's cells as "foreign" and starts to attack them).

The immune system is intricately and very detailed in its design. The system is divided into innate and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is the body’s first defence against external factors. These include physical defence mechanisms such as skin, mucosa and cell walls, as well as scavenger immune molecules that catch foreign particles in the blood and lymphatic streams.

 It is an immediate defence mechanism and non-specific. It does not adapt over time. White blood cells called macrophages and phagocytes form part of the body’s innate system. Once the innate immune system recognises a threat to the body, these cells activate a system called the complement cascade which leads to further activation of more of the immune system's cells.

The adaptive immune system is more focused and contains antibodies that are formed after exposure to specific foreign substances called antigens. Antibodies are called immunoglobulins, and lymphocytes are the cells responsible for activation of the innate immune system.

Poor diet, fatigue, stress as well as certain substances or medications can all lead to over- or underperformance of the immune system. Organs that form part of the immune systems include your spleen, tonsils/ adenoids, lymphatic system and bone marrow.

Symptoms Treated With COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

What Are The Symptoms Of Anaemia

• Common symptoms of anemia are tiredness, dizziness, and breathlessness.

What Are The Symptoms Of Immunity building

• Recurrent or frequent colds or respiratory tract infections
• Constant feeling of fatigue or lethargy
• Difficulty losing or gaining weight
• Frequent yeast infections such as gastrointestinal or genital candidiasis

Causes of diseases where COE HB PLUS CAPSULE is used

What Are The Causes Of Anaemia

• Deficiency of nutrients like iron, folic acid, vitamin B 12, sickle cell anemia (a genetic blood disorder) or kidney disease can be amongst few causes of anemia.
• The type of food you eat also affects the absorption of iron and folic acid.

What Are The Causes Of Immunity building

Causes of reduced immunity can either be intrinsic/ hereditary or acquired.

Intrinsic or primary immunodeficiencies are inborn genetic errors. There are more than hundred different types and forms of primary immunodeficiency syndromes described. These include immunodeficiency syndromes such as selective IgA deficiency, DiGeorge syndrome and Ataxia Telangiectasia.

Secondary or acquired immunodeficiency states can be due to diseases or conditions such as:

Systemic disorders:

• HIV/AIDS
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Malnutrition or being underweight
• Auto-immune disorders

Medications or substances:

• Long-term corticosteroid use
• Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF) used in auto-immune diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Chemotherapy or radiation.
• Alcoholism

Physiological states:

• Pregnancy is a normal physiological state of lowered immunity.
• Ageing is also a natural process that causes lowered immunity.

Best Foods With COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

What Are The Best Foods For Anaemia

• Maintain the healthy diet, especially foods containing iron, Vitamin B12 (Eggs, Cheese, Milk, Meats like beef, lamb, pork, Fish, Fortified breakfast cereals).
• Eat lots of leafy vegetables like spinach.
• Fruits like Pomegranates.
• Beetroot and sesame seeds are considered the wonder food for treating anemia.

What Are The Best Foods For Immunity building

• Foods high in antioxidants, especially berries.
• Vitamin C is a potent anti-inflammatory and immune booster. Foods rich in vitamin C include Grapefruits, oranges, red bell peppers, strawberries, papaya.
• Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to some auto-immune diseases. Foods rich in vitamin D include egg yolks, beef liver, cheese, mushrooms, fish such as tuna and salmon.
• Probiotic rich foods lower intestinal inflammation and stimulate good bacteria in the gut, strengthening the immune system. Foods include yogurt, kefir, kombucha.
• Garlic cloves. Garlic has long been used for its antibacterial and antiviral properties as well as immune boosting abilities.
• Ginger boosts immunity and is anti-inflammatory.
• Coconut oil contains lauric acid that has a strong antiviral and antibacterial component.
• Zinc helps fight infections. Zinc is especially rich in shellfish foods.

Worst Foods With COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

What Are The Worst Foods For Anaemia

• Junk food.
• Coffee, tea, red wine as these inhibit the absorption of iron.
• White bread.
• Sugar
• Desserts

What Are The Worst Foods For Immunity building

• Sugar and refined carbohydrates. High glycemic index carbohydrates and sugar wreak havoc on your body's immune system, by causing insulin spikes and blood sugar surges, increasing inflammation and lowering immunity.
• Processed foods especially high in colourants, preservatives and chemicals all increase inflammation and lower immunity.
• Foods high in saturated fatty acids.
• Excessive alcohol intake reduces white blood cells in the immune system after long term use.

Do's With Usage of COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Anaemia

• Use iron utensils for cooking as food cooked in iron vessel automatically gathers iron from the vessel and makes food iron rich.
• To improve absorption of iron in your body, take it with foods rich in vitamin C (like oranges, lemon)
• Find out the exact reason of anemia as your food choice will depend upon the real cause of anemia. E.g., patients with anemia caused by celiac disease should avoid eating gluten rich foods (like wheat, oats. Etc.), which others should continue with gluten. 

What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Immunity building

• Exercise frequently. At least 30mintes per day of light to moderate exercise 3-5 times a week. Exercise increases immunoglobulin levels, as well as the efficiency of innate system's cells. Extreme amounts of exercise may, however, lead to a weakening of your immune system. Balance is key.
• Reduce stress levels. Learn relaxation techniques. Take frequent breaks. Go on holiday when possible, or take time off from work 3-4 monthly.
• Follow a diet providing optimal nutritional support.
• Assist your body in its functioning. Hydrate and help your body to detoxify. Drink at least 2 litres of clean, purified water per day.
• Optimise sleep quantity and quality. Adults need 6 to 8 hours of good quality sleep per night.

Dont's With Usage Of COE HB PLUS CAPSULE

What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Anaemia

• Avoid taking iron with calcium rich foods, coffee, tea as these hinder the absorption of iron in the body. Take these items at different times.
• Do yoga regularly as it increases the RBC count and also purifies the blood.
• Exercise regularly, as it causes hunger, which in turn improves your food intake. 

What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Immunity building

• Do not expose yourself to sudden changes in extreme temperature environments e.g. walking out into the cold after a full-on gym session.
• Do not smoke. Smoking causes generalised inflammation of body tissues and leads to weakened immunity and poor tissue healing.

Other Useful Tips With Usage OfCOE HB PLUS CAPSULE

What Are The Tips For Immunity building

Nutritional and complementary substances that have shown to improve immune system functioning include:

• Moringa
• Spirulina
• Echinacea
• Ginseng