You have most likely already come across supposed natural remedies for low platelet count. Stress relief techniques, homeopathic treatments, antioxidant diets, super foods, the list goes on and on. You or a loved one is suffering from a low platelet count and you just don't have the time to sort out fact from fiction. What is the truth about natural remedies for platelet disorder?
The truth is that these and other natural remedies don't work for everybody. If you keep reading you will not only find why but also if they can be expected to work at all. This information is important because low platelet count is serious, a possible sign of ITP disease (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura). Standard medical treatments can be strong drugs such as Prednisone or Danazole or even removal of the spleen.
Natural remedies are sought after because unlike prescription drugs or surgery there are little or no unwanted side effects. The problem is if you follow a certain remedy without knowing if is beneficial for your specific circumstances you could be wasting valuable time. There are multiple causes for low platelet count or ITP disease and you need to identify your specific ones.
For example: One of the natural remedies promoted to fight platelet dysfunction is vitamin D. Many suffering from low platelet count take high doses of D. And D has been proven to help ITP disease. But if you are not deficient in D than the remedy will not work for you. In fact high doses of vitamin D is toxic and can be harmful.
The point is, before using a natural remedy make sure it is the right one for you. There are ways of determining this. To start with consult a nutritionally oriented medical or naturopathic doctor. He will help you identify the root cause of your low platelet count.
Natural remedies are beneficial and many have increased platelets using them. By doing so harmful drugs, surgery and unwanted side effects have been avoided. You could do the same if you educate yourself and take personal responsibility for your health. Good health to you.
