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TanyaRD · 11-09-2009, 06:54 AM

I agree that a well balanced diet is the best defense. Just a word of caution that if your white blood cells get too low (neutropenia) you may be advised to avoid raw fruits and vegetables until your WBCs have increased to a safe level again. I don't see this very often anymore but it is a possibility. I worked with a Chinese Herbalist/acupuncturist who would use a mushroom blend because of the immune properties. We have had patients take the blend through chemo but you should always check with your med-onc.

11-09-2009, 06:54 AM	#4
TanyaRD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 358	Re: Low white counts, what can be done nutrionally? I agree that a well balanced diet is the best defense. Just a word of caution that if your white blood cells get too low (neutropenia) you may be advised to avoid raw fruits and vegetables until your WBCs have increased to a safe level again. I don't see this very often anymore but it is a possibility. I worked with a Chinese Herbalist/acupuncturist who would use a mushroom blend because of the immune properties. We have had patients take the blend through chemo but you should always check with your med-onc.