Boosting White Blood Cell Counts: Supplements & Natural Remedies

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.

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 won̵7;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.