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When you're donating blood, you're probably focusing on the life-saving gift you're giving to people in your community. However, don't forget to take care of yourself. Donating blood is safe and easy, but your body needs a little TLC—there's a reason that blood centers set out cookies and treats for donors! In this article, we'll give you suggestions for nutritious food to eat and cover how to look after yourself following your blood donation, so you'll be back to feeling your absolute best.
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- If you're eating properly but are still feeling dizzy or nauseated, call the blood drive, donation center, or your doctor to discuss your symptoms. [23]Thanks
- Avoid donating blood if you feel dizzy or unwell—they'll do a health screening at the blood drive or donation center.Thanks
- If you're a young or frequent donor, talk to your doctor about the possibility of taking iron multivitamins to keep your iron levels high.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/preparing-to-give-blood/
- ↑ https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/before-during-after.html
- ↑ https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/preparing-to-give-blood/
- ↑ https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/making-your-donation/prepare-and-aftercare
- ↑ https://www.slma.cc/dos-and-donts-after-donating-blood/
- ↑ https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/before-during-after/iron-blood-donation/iron-rich-foods.html
- ↑ https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/blooddonor/iron.html
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-eat-before-and-after-donating-blood/
- ↑ https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcrossblood/landing-page-documents/246401_ironrichpyramid_flyer_ms_v02.pdf
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-add-more-iron-to-your-diet/
- ↑ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/folate-deficiency-anemia
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002411.htm
- ↑ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/
- ↑ https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/making-your-donation/prepare-and-aftercare#donation-step-3
- ↑ https://www.scotblood.co.uk/news/top-tips-for-before-during-and-after-giving-blood/
- ↑ https://www.donateblood.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iron-rich-foods.pdf
- ↑ https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uf10217
- ↑ https://www.hhs.gov/oidp/topics/blood-tissue-safety/donate-blood/index.html
- ↑ https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Hematology/Pages/007.aspx
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310575/
- ↑ https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/Diseases/Hematology/Pages/007.aspx
- ↑ https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/surprising-benefits-donating-blood
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