By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe
July 21, 2023
Rainy season means a heightened risk of contracting diseases like dengue fever that lowers platelets and WBCs resulting in weakness and fatigue. Here are some foods that can help to boost a low platelet count.
Eating pomegranates packed with iron can help to improve blood count. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, pomegranate seeds also keep seasonal illnesses at bay.
Pumpkin soup or boiled pumpkin rich in vitamin A promote an increase in the number of platelets produced by the bone marrow promoting healthy platelet rise.
Mothers and grandmothers advocate eating papaya or having papaya leaf extract to boost platelet production. Papaya contains tannins and alkaloids that fortify blood-cell formation.
An excellent source of vitamin C, kiwi is a nutrient-rich fruit that helps platelets to perform their function of aggregation and adhesion while boosting platelet count.
This is an excellent source of folates critical for the production of platelets and the regulation of RBC and WBC count.
Indian gooseberries are considered to be effective for boosting platelets and the immune system. Amla juice gradually improves platelet aggregation and promotes their smooth functioning.