The importance of Platelets in our body and how to maintain them

Our body is made of different substances which have their own functions and operations. There are basically 3 types of cells in our blood which play a major role in helping our body perform daily functions. They are listed below :

1. Red Blood Cells

2. White Blood Cells

3. Platelets

Platelets outnumber the other cells in our body. On an average there are 1,50,000units/ML - 4,50,000units/ML in our blood. This range is considered to be ideal. Both, increase or decrease in the platelets lead to harmful situations. If the platelet count decrease beyond the threshold level of 1.5lakhs/ML then your body looses the tendency of blood clotting. This particular condition is also known as Thrombocytopenia. In this case, your body excessively causes bleeding which can prove Fatal if not treated. If the platelet count increases beyond the threshold level of 4.5lakhs/ML then ypur body unnecessarily creates clot in your blood. This can lead to decreased blood flow to heart and increases the risk of heart diseases. This is also considered to be the most important reason for Vericose Veins. Keeping your platelets in check and maintaining them is actually a very easy task and keeping them in check boosts your immune system. A person whose platelets and white blood cells are well maintained is considered to be a healthy and immune person. Below are 3 easy and very powerful ways to maintain your platelet count :

 

1. Carrot Juice mixed with Beetroot Juice

    Extract a glass of Carrot Juice and mix about 4-5 tablespoons of Beetroot juice in it. Taking this juice early morning before breakfast proves to be very healthy. It increases the platelets and White Blood Cells within 15 days. It also aids Digestion and helps you gain Vitamin A in abundance.

 

2. Papaya Leaves Extract

    Taking 4-5 papaya leaves and mixing it with water and grinding them gives you Papaya leaves Extract. This is one of the quickest ways to boost platelets. Usually this remedy is used when a person is suffering from Dengue/Malaria. Studies have shown that this remedy increases platelet count drastically within 24 hours.

 

3. Kiwi

    Kiwi fruit helps you increase Red Blood Cells and Platelets in association with supplying anti-oxidants to your body. Kiwi also helps in detoxing your body.

 

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