Lowering platelet level with food

Hi @panamsandy, There are diets posted online to potentially lower platelets by reducing inflammation in the body. But understanding the reasons behind elevated platelet counts is essential for determining effective strategies for reduction. In your case, if you have elevated platelets due to a genetic mutation such as JAK2, that is the driving force behind the proliferation of platelets in your body. So, from my understanding, diet alone won’t impact the platelet level and it won’t reverse the mutation.

Supplements need to be run past your hematologist first. Because they are often unregulated, testing is vague when it comes to combining with certain blood cancers or the medications used to treat them. Some of the supplements can act as blood thinners, or damage the liver or kidneys, or interfere with the efficacy of a medication.
Ha, but gurl, red wine and dark chocolate? Sign me up! LOL. Alas, right now I can’t have either one. But basically, eat healthy with foods rich in antioxidants/anti inflammatory properties like whose you mentioned. Following the Mediterranean diet is a good base because it tends to be whole, clean foods, no processed items, healthy fats and anti-inflammatory.
Have you started HU yet or just trying to find a way around it? Are you able to take baby aspirin?

Hi Lori! I really appreciate your comments, thank you. Last week I was diagnosed with a positive JAX2 and have been on baby aspirin (no HU...yet) and will have blood work every 3 months (my platelet count is 552). I do try to eat a healthy diet and continue to have a positive attitude. I wouldn't begin any supplements without the advice of of hematologist, but thanks for the advice. Thanks again for your comments. I wish you well.

@panamsandy, you may also wish to check out this related discussion:
- Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): foods, diet, nutrition?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/essential-thrombocythemia-et-foods-diet-nutrition/