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What Nutritional Supplements Can Raise a Low White Blood Count?

A low white blood count is called leucopenia. A low white blood count is dangerous in the human body because people are more prone to infection. If an infection occurs, the body may have a hard time fighting off the infection, due to a lack of neutrophils; infection fighting white blood cells.

  1. Causes

    • A low white blood count is caused from the side effects of certain cancers, intense cancer treatments, infections and autoimmune disease.

    Symptoms

    • Sweating and fatigue may indicate a low white blood count, or bleeding that won’t stop. Sometimes a high fever may occur, accompanied by chills.

    Nutritional Supplements

    • Medicines prescribed by a doctor can raise white blood count, and zinc and foods rich in zinc are beneficial. Folate and Vitamin B12 are essential supplements for building up white blood cells.

    Tests

    • Doctors will have patients go to a lab and get a complete blood test taken to detect problems.

    Doctor Advice

    • Nutritional supplements may be discussed after blood results are available. Many doctors trained in western medicine prescribe prescription drugs only.

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