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0 pointstomashertus3y ago0 comments

I think it depends on the individual, but for example my grandfather lived completely healthy life till his 89 and was donating his O- blood frequently his entire life. And by frequently I mean at least 6x a year.

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bilekas3y ago· 2 in thread

So I just did a brief lookup after work because I was curious. For those who want to know.

> It is healthy to donate once or twice each week, if there is a 48-hour period between each donation. Plasma is 90% water and frequent donation will not harm you. It can lead to side effects such as dizziness and fatigue, but staying hydrated can help avoid these.

madsohm3y ago

I've donated plasma a couple of times. The machine they use to separate the plasma from your blood cells will give you your blood back. They mix in a non-coagulating agent. This can give a tingeling feeling in your lips, that is best alleviated by eating chocolate or drinking chocolate milk.

imtringued3y ago

>This can give a tingeling feeling in your lips, that is best alleviated by eating chocolate or drinking chocolate milk.

HAVE YOU lately experienced a craving for chocolate milk? If you’re lucky, it’s just a symptom of lactose intolerance. If you’re less fortunate, there’s a serious glitch in the space-time continuum.

cinntaile3y ago

Donating blood is not the same as donating plasma.

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