Foods that increase white blood cells

White blood cells are an important part of the body and are a line of defense against the entry of foreign bacteria. If the leukocytosis occurs, it will have a great impact on the body's resistance to the entry of foreign pathogens. Therefore, it is recommended that when the leukocytosis occurs, it is best to supplement with some foods that can increase the number of white blood cells. This will promote the proliferation of white blood cells in the body and improve the body's resistance.

What foods increase white blood cell count?

First, brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Physalis, kumquats, tomatoes, carrots and spinach are rich in antioxidants, which can protect the body's immune cells from invasion by adverse factors in the environment and enhance the ability of white blood cells to kill foreign microorganisms. At the same time, because these foods also contain a lot of vitamin C, they are helpful in resisting influenza and can make patients recover quickly.

Second, high-quality protein. The immune system needs a large amount of protein to synthesize antibodies and white blood cells when necessary. Protein sources that keep the body in good immune condition include eggs, lean meat and soy products.

Third, almonds, malt and various dark green vegetables are rich in vitamin E.

What fruits and vegetables can increase white blood cell count?

To increase white blood cells, you can eat more green vegetables, such as carrots, green vegetables, etc. You should also eat more fruits rich in water, such as oranges, watermelons, peaches, etc.

What can't you eat if you have leukopenia?

1. Persimmon: A very cold fruit, it can easily damage the yang energy of the spleen and stomach. People with leukopenia should be careful not to take it.

2. Water chestnut: It is cold in nature, can break up accumulation and consume energy. People with weak constitution or leukopenia should avoid eating it. People with leukopenia and weak constitution should not eat too much.

3. Betel nut: a fruit that damages the qi and body. People with weak constitution and leukopenia should not take it.

4. Mint: It is a spicy and cool product that can dispel wind and dissipate heat. It only has a purgative effect but does not replenish the body. Therefore, people with any weak illness, including leukopenia, should avoid eating it.

5. Mustard greens: Also known as Chinese mustard, it is generally considered as a hairy food by the people. It has the disadvantages of depleting Qi and damaging the body’s health. Therefore, people with weak constitution and leukopenia should not eat too much of it.

Traditional Chinese medicine ingredients that increase white blood cells

The effective ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine that can increase the number of white blood cells are mainly polysaccharides (wolfberry, tremella, versicolor, epimedium, ginseng polysaccharide, etc.), bioalkaloids (berberamine, norcantharidin, total alkaloids of sophora flavescens, cephalothinol, etc.), saponins (ginsenosides, total saponins of gynostemma pentaphyllum, astragaloside, etc.), and volatile oils (curcuma oil, anethole, etc.).

Traditional Chinese medicine recipes to increase white blood cells

1. 30 grams of Psoralea corylifolia, 10 grams of Epimedium, 15 grams of placenta powder, 60 grams of Ligustrum lucidum, 15 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum, 30 grams of Astragalus, 30 grams of Jujube, 15 grams of Angelica sinensis, 15 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 60 grams of Millettia reticulata, 9 grams of Panax notoginseng powder, and 30 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum. Made into tablets.

2. 15 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 15 grams of Astragalus, 15 grams of Angelica sinensis, 15 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 15 grams of Ligustrum lucidum, 15 grams of Millettia reticulata, 15 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of scorched Atractylodes macrocephala, 10 grams of Psoralea corylifolia, 6 grams of roasted pangolin, 9 grams of scorched Crataegus pinnatifida, and 9 grams of scorched Shenqu. Decoction with water.

3. 15 grams of Ligustrum lucidum, 15 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 15 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 15 grams of Dioscorea batatas, 10 grams of Cornus officinalis, 10 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of Alisma orientalis, and 10 grams of Cortex moutan. Decoction with water.

4. 25 grams of raw white peony root, 25 grams of angelica, 25 grams of raw Polygonum multiflorum, 25 grams of Psoralea corylifolia, 25 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum, 25 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 25 grams of raw Astragalus, 50 grams of Millettia reticulata, 15 grams of Epimedium, and 15 grams of antler glue (melted). Decoction with water.

After reading the above introduction, I believe everyone should have a correct understanding of white blood cells and will no longer have any prejudice against it. If the white blood cell count is low, you should pay attention to increasing the white blood cell count. You can try the foods, Chinese medicines and folk remedies introduced above, which will help increase white blood cell count.