PROFESSIONAL FAQS: DOES EATING PAPAYA HELP IN INCREASING PLATELETS?

Expert opinion from Isis Lima Souza

Bachelor in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil

Papaya fruit is from the plant Carica papaya, originated in Central America and Southern Mexico but it is now grown in most of the other parts of the world. It contain high levels of antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Diets high in antioxidants may help increase platelets because of the antioxidants properties.

Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

It's not yet scientifically proven, and it's unclear how it actually works, but clinical trials have shown that there is such a benefit.

Expert opinion from Mariana Brkic

Bachelor in Nutrition · 10 years of experience · Argentina

Papaya contains certain vitamins and minerals that help make and maintain blood platelets. Eating this fruit may help increasing the platelet count.

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