âWhat we eat determines the quality of our blood, which has a direct effect on our blood vessels and the heart, says nutritionist and yoga instructor, Christa Orecchio. Blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood, nutrients, minerals and vitamins to all areas and organs in the body.
Having a Low MPV indicates that the platelet count in your blood is lower than normal and that you are in danger of suffering more blood loss in case you get injured. Besides this, a low MPV is also considered a symptom of many other diseases and disorders.
Causes of Low Platelet Count. There can be a few reasons why your blood does not contain enough platelets. One reason might be that your bone marrow is not forming enough platelets. Another cause is that the body is breaking down its platelets at too fast a rate.