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Platelets are tiny blood cells that form blood clots in the body to stop bleeding. If the platelet count falls below normal, blood clotting<\/a>\u00a0is reduced. This reduction in platelets can increase the risk of prolonged bleeding and infections. A low platelet count can be caused by an underlying health condition or side effects of a medication.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This article discusses the causes of low platelet count, the signs, and how to improve platelets naturally.<\/p>\n Two main low platelet count causes are:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some conditions like leukemia<\/a> and certain chemotherapy medications can lead to low platelet production in the body.<\/p>\n A low platelet count also results when the platelets are used too rapidly in the body.\u00a0It can be caused by pregnancy, a\u00a0swollen spleen, an autoimmune condition or certain bacterial infections<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some common signs of a low platelet count include:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A low platelet count can be caused by a medical condition and requires medical attention. Platelet count can be increased naturally by consuming certain foods and avoiding others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Papaya and papaya leaves can naturally increase platelet count by improving bone marrow platelet production. Fresh Papaya can\u00a0be eaten\u00a0as a fruit or papaya leaves can be made\u00a0into juice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Papaya leaf extract is also available in supplement form. However, papaya leaf extract supplements can interfere with some medications and should\u00a0be consumed\u00a0after consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Folate\u00a0is required\u00a0to produce\u00a0platelets and red and white blood cells\u00a0in the body.\u00a0Hence, consumption of foods rich in folate can naturally increase platelet count.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Green leafy vegetables, especially spinach, are a good source of folate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some other food items rich in folate are beef liver, mustard greens, legumes (especially black-eyed peas and kidney beans), rice, asparagus and peanuts. Some breakfast cereals\u00a0are also fortified\u00a0with folate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Green vegetables also contain vitamin K, which is essential in blood clotting. Vegetables like collard greens, turnip green, spinach, kale and broccoli have the highest vitamin K content among all green vegetables and are excellent for increasing platelet count naturally.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kiwi is abundant in vitamin C<\/a> which helps platelet grouping and functioning. Vitamin C also increases iron absorption, which can increase platelet count.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some other food items rich in vitamin C include broccoli, red pepper, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, pineapple, tomato, cauliflower, oranges and grapefruits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dark chocolate contains iron in abundance. Iron\u00a0is required\u00a0for large cell production in the bone marrow, which breaks down into platelets. As a result, consuming dark chocolate can increase platelets naturally.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other food items with high iron content are oysters, white beans, lentils, spinach, pumpkin seeds and tofu.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eggs and other animal animal-based foods are excellent sources of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential for keeping the blood cells healthy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a> is one of the probable causes of low platelet count. Hence, consuming foods with vitamin B12 can naturally increase platelet count. Apart from eggs, some other excellent sources of vitamin B12 are beef liver, clams, and nutritional yeast.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alcohol reduces platelet count in multiple ways. It not only causes a folate deficiency but also actively destroys existing platelets. Alcohol also increases the chance of bleeding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tonic water contains quinine, which can destroy platelets and cause a drop in the platelet count.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consumption of aspartame can cause low platelet levels in some people.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Certain supplements can affect platelet count and should be consumed only in consultation with a doctor. These include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A low platelet count raises the chances of infection and prolonged bleeding. Consuming certain foods can help naturally increase platelet count<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat causes a low platelet count?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Some food items that can help increase platelet count are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Some food items can reduce platelet counts and can be avoided.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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