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Foods for Low Blood Platelets (Thrombocytopenia)

Folate-Rich Foods

Folate is a B vitamin that is important to your cells. [4] Folates are good for the blood and can be found in many foods. Some of these are peanuts, oranges, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, rice, leafy greens such as spinach and yeast.

The supplement folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Consumption of high amounts of folic acid supplements can become toxic by interfering with vitamin B-12 in the body. Eating foods naturally rich in folate removes this problem as they do not have the same side effect.

Foods Rich in Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for the development of strong bones. It also helps the nerves, muscles and immune system function properly.

Platelets are formed in the bone marrow and they are transported in the bloodstream. Vitamin D plays a key role in helping the cells of the bone marrow function efficiently. [5] The consequence of this is a possible increase in platelet production.

Vitamin D is produced naturally in the body on exposure to sunlight. Some people need to seek additional vitamin D from other sources if they aren’t able to produce enough to meet their body’s requirements.

Food sources such as egg yolk, fatty fish and fish liver oils are rich in vitamin D. Other sources are vitamin D supplements, fortified breakfast cereals, and fortified dairy alternatives like soy yogurt and soy milk.