Donating blood is an action that not only helps save lives, but it also has many benefits for the donor.
Indeed, donating blood:
- Promotes good blood circulation;
- Stimulates bone marrow and regenerates blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets);
Reduces the volume of iron present in the body, but too high a level of iron in the blood can make the blood thicker, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks.
People who donate blood, at least once a year, are the least vulnerable to infection, circulatory diseases, and leukemia.
Who can donate blood?
- Any healthy person;
- Age 18 to 60;
- Weighs more than 50 kg.