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@vng I did some research on papaya and papaya leaf extract. While eating papaya has many benefits, improving platelets isn't one of them. It is the leaves of the papaya that helps platelets. I have ordered a bottle of capsules and try it.
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@catherine1290
I agree with you about the papaya vs. papaya leaf extract.
I also did some more research regarding papayas--and though many studies are listed on medical databases, the studies seem to center around the dengue fever and not just the platelets.
I happened to find one more resource on Youtube with a doctor (Dr Abby Philips) who explained some of the misleading data with the papaya leaf extract and platelets and dengue. His notes have links. So many studies are for dengue not just platelets.
So, this is what I am finding....After researching and reading some of the medical studies, I've concluded that if my hematologist thinks that I should take a supplement or if she finds that there is a special diet that I should be on, she would guide me in that direction.