Biomarkers

What are ‘Platelets’?

Although they make up only a small portion of the blood, platelets are indispensable to your health. Their main function is to stop bleeding by swelling, clumping together, and forming sticky plug, or clot.

Although they make up only a small portion of the blood, platelets are indispensable to your health. Their main function is to stop bleeding by swelling, clumping together, and forming sticky plug, or clot. Platelets also transport other blood components, including inflammatory compounds called cytokines, as well as neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals. Approximately 2 % of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a vital chemical that acts as a mood enhancer, is contained in the platelets.

understand your blood test results

3 comments

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.