Looking for stress supplements that are safe for platelets.

[tree_top]

I find that my platelets are much higher when I am under stress. Any suggestions for safe supplements? Thanks

[hunter5582]

Ashwagandha is reported to help the body deal more effectively with stress. I have not used it as I have found the meditative practices in Qigong to be effective for myself.

Suggest consult with an Integrative or Functional Medicine doc if you have one available. You can also check for supplement-drug interactions here. reference.medscape.com/drug...

All the best.

[tree_top in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks so much! I will check for any contraindiations - I am only on aspirin now, but concerned with any negative influence on platelets.

[junebuggy]

Kava is good for stress. I'm not sure about use with MPN but initial searches suggest if anything it might lower platelets and have anti-thombotic effects sciencedirect.com/topics/ne... mskcc.org/cancer-care/integ....

Probably best to check with your doctor though

[tree_top in reply to junebuggy]

Thanks so much. I will check it out!

[Looolooo]

High EPA fish oil works for me...

[tree_top]

Yes, how much do you take?

[Island-Lady]

You also might look into gabba, which is used for the purpose . You would have to check the interaction with pegasys . I take it in the evening to help me sleep and have had no trouble with it.

[tree_top in reply to Island-Lady]

Thank you!

[Island-Lady]

it is spelled GABA

[EPguy]

Another anti anxiety supp is Silexan (Lavender oil) It's Rx in some countries but OTC in the US, It's supposed to be quite helpful. As other note, near all supps have interactions etc. Two common ones are extra blood thinning and risk of serotonin syndrome if other supps or meds are combined.

So you need to search and consult on these risks.

My anxiety was too much for any of these, so I've been using heavier meds and quit all supps. But mine has been like getting an IV of anxiety serum, it can hit hard in just seconds. If yours is more conventional the supps may be quite helpful.