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Platelets form a very crucial part of the human blood.
They are mainly responsible for tissue repair, blood clotting and wound healing purposes.
These cells are not visible to the naked eye and can be seen only under microscopes.
The platelet cells appear to be in the form of small plates in their non-active form.
In case of any injury, these platelets bind to the site of the damaged vessel and form a clot at the site of injury to stop further bleeding.
Hence it is very important to maintain a normal platelet count.
It is very important to keep a track of the platelet counts because low platelets can often lead to easy bruising, frequent bleeding of gums, nose and GI tract, whereas too many platelets can lead to blood clotting which is often linked to cardiovascular risk.
A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood. ... Much More thru this Link :
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11 super foods to increase your blood platelets
By
Afaaf Shaikh
Last updated on: October 16, 2019 10:23 IST
How can we increase the platelets?
A healthy diet plays a very important role in maintaining overall well-being.
Slightly low platelet count may not always need medical attention and can be solved by improving the quality of diet.
There are certain foods that help increase the platelet counts.
Foods rich in folate, vitamin B 12, vitamin C, D, K and iron are known to increase the platelet counts.