10 Benefits of Donating Blood
Benefit #10: Renews Your Blood Supply
When you donate blood, it naturally needs to be replenished. The body is a wonderful thing and will start getting on that immediately. Within 24 to 48 hours, your body would have replaced all the blood plasma that was lost, provided you didn’t donate more than a pint; in which case it may take longer to replace.
This means that your body now has fresh blood supply pumping through the veins. This is a good thing because it helps the body remain healthy and function more efficiently. Your body will take longer to replenish the red blood cells. This usually happens within 4 to 8 weeks, and sometimes for 12 weeks or longer. This is not a health risk though.
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