Is a High Protein Diet Better Than a Low Calorie Diet For Low Platelet Count?
There are many opinions in regards to diet and its effects on Thrombocytopenia. There are some very crazy dietary recommendations given online that really do not have any scientific basis. Some of these diets are recommended by those who are supposed to know something about nutrition but really do not have any idea of what to recommend a person with low platelets. As you read this article you will find out the truth about which diet really increases your platelets. Diet Rich in Protein It may seem logical to choose a diet that is high in protein. Why? Because since every building block in the body is formed with protein one may conclude that adding more protein may be beneficial and result in more platelets. But the truth of the matter is, even though it seems logical it does not really work. The American way of eating is already full of high amounts of protein. Increasing the protein intake is just going to worsen the situation. Too much protein can alter the immune system and cause m
