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.
Applications. Typically, the mean platelet volume ranges between 7.2 to 11.7 fL. This is roughly equivalent to tiny spheres that range in size from 2.65 to 2.8 micrometer in diameter. Any value of the mean platelet volume outside this range is indicative of an underlying clinical process. Platelets whose mean platelet volume is above the normal range are called macro-thrombocytes while those below the normal range are micro-thrombocytes. The table below lists the different conditions where mean platelet volume may vary.