Donate Blood, Get Healthier

Donate Blood, Get Healthier Scientists in the United States and Turkey have found that the day after giving blood, donors had significantly lower levels of harmful oxidants and higher levels of antioxidants, probably because donating helps you lose excess iron in the blood. But here's another possible effect that a lot of people don't know about. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT How to Use a Daily Report Card to Improve ADD MORE What Is the Universal Recipient Blood Type? MORE Should You Donate Your Own Blood Before Surgery? MORE AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.