To increase platelet count, incorporating foods rich in key vitamins and nutrients is effective. Nutrients that help boost platelets include Vitamin B12, folate (Vitamin B9), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Specific foods to eat are:

• Dairy products like eggs, milk, and cheese (rich in Vitamin B12)
• Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and fenugreek (rich in folate and Vitamin K)
• Fruits high in Vitamin C such as papaya, kiwi, oranges, strawberries, and amla
• Iron-rich foods including pomegranate, lentils, raisins, meat, and liver
• Omega-3 sources like salmon and walnuts
• Pumpkin, carrot, and beetroot for Vitamin A and minerals
• Supplements such as papaya leaf extract, chlorella, and melatonin may also boost platelets

Avoid foods and drinks that can lower platelet counts, such as alcohol, cranberry juice, quinine-containing tonic water, and artificial sweeteners like aspartame. Overall, eating a balanced diet rich in these nutrients can help support platelet production naturally. For severe low platelet conditions, medical treatments including corticosteroids and platelet transfusions might be necessary.