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How To Improve WBC Count?
Question: Good Morning , My lab results from Westman Lab for Serum Chemistry on Sodium are 138 Ref. Range is 135-147 ,Units are umol/L Potassium 4.5 3.5-5.1 umol/L This indicates they are in the normal range . My WBC dropped to 3.5 a drop from 4.6 to 4.2 this year and is tagged with L . My DR. says it is still in the recommended range , Not to worry . I am 74 and in very good health , but I need to ask how to increase my WBC white blood count ?
When I look at reference material for normalising my blood pressure naturally , Potassium should be found in a ratio of approximately 2:1 over sodium in order to maintain proper fluid balance between the inside and outside of the cell . . However , I continue to take MAVIK 1 mg/daily , the C reactive protein is 1 in the range of 1 to 5 mg/l In addition all other tests are in normal ranges Family stress has not been good which is not helping . As a lay person it is difficult to understand the results of the tests . My Dr. of course indicates everything is normal and he is saying , keep doing what I'm doing . Right now I'm looking how to increase my WBC and to learn how to get the ratio balance of Potassium to Sodium changed , preferably using home grown foods ? Can you comment , Please ?
When I look at reference material for normalising my blood pressure naturally , Potassium should be found in a ratio of approximately 2:1 over sodium in order to maintain proper fluid balance between the inside and outside of the cell . . However , I continue to take MAVIK 1 mg/daily , the C reactive protein is 1 in the range of 1 to 5 mg/l In addition all other tests are in normal ranges Family stress has not been good which is not helping . As a lay person it is difficult to understand the results of the tests . My Dr. of course indicates everything is normal and he is saying , keep doing what I'm doing . Right now I'm looking how to increase my WBC and to learn how to get the ratio balance of Potassium to Sodium changed , preferably using home grown foods ? Can you comment , Please ?
Brief Answer:
Eat foods that contain folic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As your wbc count is low i would recommend you increase your wbc count by eating foods that contain folic acid so your body can produce more white blood cells.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin and is often added to ready to eat cereals. The vitamin is also present in milk, oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits, spinach and beans.
I would also recommend you to consume foods that are rich in protein, such as eggs, lean meats, fish, cheese and soy products.
Drink green tea to boost your immune system and allow your body to create more white blood cells.
Green tea is a source of antioxidants which helps your body fight off infection.
For maintaining the ratio balance of potassium to sodium changed you need to to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods in your meal plan.
Fruits and vegetables contain a significant amount of the potassium that can meet your dietary need of 4.7 grams per day.
A medium baked potato with the skin, 1/2 cup of prunes, 1/2 cup of raisins or 6 ounces of prune juice each supply more than 10 percent of your daily potassium requirement.
Bananas, tomato juice, lima beans, spinach and acorn squash also offer good levels of potassium.
Sodium, on the other hand, is scarce in fresh fruits and vegetables but abundant in processed foods.
Most dietary sodium derives from sodium chloride, or table salt, added either uring food processing or during cooking.
Adequate sodium intake ranges from 1.2 to 1.5 grams per day for adults.
Regards
DR DE
Eat foods that contain folic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As your wbc count is low i would recommend you increase your wbc count by eating foods that contain folic acid so your body can produce more white blood cells.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin and is often added to ready to eat cereals. The vitamin is also present in milk, oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits, spinach and beans.
I would also recommend you to consume foods that are rich in protein, such as eggs, lean meats, fish, cheese and soy products.
Drink green tea to boost your immune system and allow your body to create more white blood cells.
Green tea is a source of antioxidants which helps your body fight off infection.
For maintaining the ratio balance of potassium to sodium changed you need to to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods in your meal plan.
Fruits and vegetables contain a significant amount of the potassium that can meet your dietary need of 4.7 grams per day.
A medium baked potato with the skin, 1/2 cup of prunes, 1/2 cup of raisins or 6 ounces of prune juice each supply more than 10 percent of your daily potassium requirement.
Bananas, tomato juice, lima beans, spinach and acorn squash also offer good levels of potassium.
Sodium, on the other hand, is scarce in fresh fruits and vegetables but abundant in processed foods.
Most dietary sodium derives from sodium chloride, or table salt, added either uring food processing or during cooking.
Adequate sodium intake ranges from 1.2 to 1.5 grams per day for adults.
Regards
DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
DR. DE, thank you . In addition to what I have indicated , I eat two bananas, daily ,several kinds of beans & Green lentils ,garlic , potatoes ,carrots , onions ect that go into a large pot of soup from which a cup full is eaten at lunch along with small amount of meat , and a salad , and am a huge fan of green tea .
For WBC , there is a significant finding from DR. XXXXXXX V. Wright with a vitamin, " niacinamide " that is a type of vitamin B3 that I have started taking since my last lab test . I have been noticing for some time , also , that I have difficulty sometimes remembering a detail ,although is often recalled , in addition ,attentiveness can be a problem at times . With that , the B3 may also help with WBC . I am also aware there is a continuing 'Discussion' between the Canadian Medical Association and vitamins sourced from plant foods .Our medical MD's are licenced to practice using the standards set out by the Canadian Medical Association to get their licence to practice . I have come to the conclusion there is room for both standards , and both sides also, have their definite biases. Thank you for your suggestions . My food intake needs a few tweaks ..
I have NOT used table salt for several decades .If you wish to comment , I would be interested to read your reply . XXXXXXX
For WBC , there is a significant finding from DR. XXXXXXX V. Wright with a vitamin, " niacinamide " that is a type of vitamin B3 that I have started taking since my last lab test . I have been noticing for some time , also , that I have difficulty sometimes remembering a detail ,although is often recalled , in addition ,attentiveness can be a problem at times . With that , the B3 may also help with WBC . I am also aware there is a continuing 'Discussion' between the Canadian Medical Association and vitamins sourced from plant foods .Our medical MD's are licenced to practice using the standards set out by the Canadian Medical Association to get their licence to practice . I have come to the conclusion there is room for both standards , and both sides also, have their definite biases. Thank you for your suggestions . My food intake needs a few tweaks ..
I have NOT used table salt for several decades .If you wish to comment , I would be interested to read your reply . XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
vitamin B3 helps in increase of wbc level
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Niacinamide or vitamin B3 helps in increase of wbc level and your doctor is right.
A single teaspoon of table salt, which is a combination of sodium and chloride, has 2325 mg of sodium.
Sodium intake should be less than 2300 mg a day.
Regards
DR DE
vitamin B3 helps in increase of wbc level
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Niacinamide or vitamin B3 helps in increase of wbc level and your doctor is right.
A single teaspoon of table salt, which is a combination of sodium and chloride, has 2325 mg of sodium.
Sodium intake should be less than 2300 mg a day.
Regards
DR DE
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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