To increase the white cell, vitamin C is often the go-to vitamin when it comes to boosting up the body's immune system. Vitamins C helps in the regeneration of white blood cells that helps the immune system fight infection. Good source of vitamin C: carrots, guava, oranges, berries and most fruits and vegetables.
wow thanks so much good info! :) i'll def be doing th apple cider thing and i'll look into the vitamins for sure, thanks so much for answering!
Vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) deficiencies can cause a low white blood cell count. Most people get enough B12 in their diet so low/deficient levels are usually due to malabsorption. A common reason for malabsorption is low stomach acid.
Excerpt from GallBladder Attack - Stomach Acid:
"Signs of Deficient Stomach Acid
Gas, bloating and burping shortly after a meal could be lack of HCl
Constipation
Diarrhea
Feeling of fullness or food not digesting
Heartburn and/or gastric reflux (sometimes too much HCl but most often not enough)
Bad breath
Foul smelling stools
Loose stools in the early morning
Food allergies
Dialated blood vessles on the cheeks and nose - Rosacea
Pernicious anemia or iron deficiency
Anal Itching
Nausea especially after taking vitamins and minerals
Weak or cracked nails
Parasites - or at least increased susceptibility to parasitic infections
Chronic yeast infections
Acne in adults - especially if you have other symptoms from the list
Asthma
Since low levels of stomach acid results in poor absorption of nutrients, many symptoms that accompany a deficiency of that vitamin or mineral makes this list much longer. The nutrients most affected are calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamin K and many B vitamins.
If you're nervous about trying supplemental hydrochloric acid, you can do a trial with 1-2 TBSP of organic apple cider vinegar mixed with 1/8 to 1/4 cup of water after a meal. If it makes you feel better and does not hurt, you most likely would benefit from taking 500 - 1000 mg. of Betaine HCl with your meals."