How to Increase White Cell Count

White blood cells, also known leukocytes, are necessary because they help fight infection. If there's a low number of white blood cells, it could be due to liver disease, the absence of a spleen, or bone marrow failure. There are several drugs that can be used to raise the number of white blood cells, as well as a number of alternative methods.

Instructions

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Reduce your intake of sugary and fatty foods. Sugar decreases the strength of white blood cells.

2

Drink eight glasses of water a day. Not only does water flush toxins from the body, it may also help strengthen your immune system.

3

Exercise three to five times a week. Exercise relieves stress, which hurts your white blood cell count. It also helps to keep you at a healthy weight, which helps the body fight infection.

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Incorporate carrots, leafy greens, yogurt and kale into your daily diet. All of these foods contain beta carotene, which increases your number of white blood cells.