TL;DR: Can Gluten Cause Low Platelets? Gluten can lower platelet counts through celiac-induced autoimmunity (ITP) or nutrient malabsorption (especially B12 and folate). Research links celiac disease with low platelets, and many improve on a gluten-free diet. If you have unexplained thrombocytopenia, celiac screening and nutritional testing may be key to recovery. Gluten Induced Malnutrition Causes … Continue reading Can Gluten Cause Low Platelets?