There seem to be a wide range of possible uses for Bromelain, the primary active ingredient in pineapple juice, including as a digestive aid and in the reduction of inflammation. But it is known to reduce platelet aggregation, which is the ability of the platelets to form clots. It seems to me that anyone with low platelet counts would want to stay away from anything that might reduce the effectiveness of the platelets they have.
Here are some easy-to-understand summaries on pineapples/bremelain:
http://www.drugs.com/npp/pineapple.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...bromelain.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromelain
Does anyone have anything other than anecdotal evidence that indicate platelets counts can be increased in this way?
Reminder: always talk to your doctor about dietary changes you make because your metabolism of medications may be affected.
Ruth