Hemoglobin

Also known as:  Hb;  Haemoglobin

Hemoglobin is a type of Metalloprotein Chromoprotein (a Conjugated Protein) composed of Amino Acids bound to Heme.  It is the body's fourth most abundant Protein and is manufactured by the Bone Marrow and broken down in the Spleen.

Cardiovascular System/Respiratory System

 Hemoglobin is an essential component of Red Blood Cells (due to the presence of Heme in the Hemoglobin molecule):

 Hemoglobin is responsible for the dark red color of Red Blood Cells.

 Hemoglobin transports Carbon Dioxide from the body's Tissues to the Lungs.

 Hemoglobin transports Oxygen from the Lungs to the Tissues.

Metabolism

 Optimal Hemoglobin levels may facilitate the body’s production of Energy.

 Optimal Hemoglobin levels may enhance Stamina.

Skin

 Hemoglobin is one of the two major pigments that control Skin color – Hemoglobin is responsible for red coloration via the network of Capillaries in the Skin.

Amino Acids

 Histidine is an essential component of Hemoglobin (it comprises 10% of Hemoglobin).  ^[1]

 Isoleucine is required for the formation of Hemoglobin.

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Atmospheric Ions - Negative may produce an increase in Hemoglobin’s affinity with Oxygen to that the partial Oxygen pressure in the Blood increases while the partial Carbon Dioxide pressure in the blood decreases. 

Lipids

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) is responsible for the transfer of Oxygen into Hemoglobin for transport to the body's Tissues.

 Linoleic Acid (LA) enhances the production of Hemoglobin (by enhancing the transport of Oxygen into Hemoglobin). 

Minerals

 Boron may increase Blood Hemoglobin concentrations.  ^[2]

 Cobalt may enhance the production of Hemoglobin.