Health Benefits of Donating Blood

	Improves Heart health Donating blood improves your overall cardiovascular health. Increased level of iron in the blood raises the  chance of heart disease. Regularly donating blood helps males in particular to reduce the amount of iron in the blood. This can reduce the chance of heart attack by 88%. Additionally, regular blood donation can lower the risk of severe cardiovascular events such as stroke by 33%.
	Regeneration of blood cells When blood is withdrawn, the donor's body immediately begins to replenish the lost blood. New cells are produced by marrow within 48 hours of donation, and the blood is regenerated completely within one to two months. Therefore, donating blood helps to stimulate the production of new blood cells. This process of  replenishment can help your body stay healthy and work more efficiently.
	Burns Calories Donating blood on a regular basis can also improve fitness. Donating one pint of blood (450 ml) burns 650 calories in donor's body.
	Reduces Cancer risk Give blood to help lower your risk of cancer. According to the research, consistent blood donation is associated with lowered risks of cancers, including liver, lung, colon, stomach and throat cancers. Risk levels drop in correlation with how often participants donate blood. Blood donation is an excellent way to reduce the amount of iron accumulated in our body. While iron is, without doubt, a necessary mineral, excess iron can stimulate the formation of free radicals, which can cause damage to body tissues. Free radicals are also associated with cancer.
	Enhances feeling of well-being Many elderly people who are in good health have reported feeling invigorated and reenergized by giving blood on a regular basis.
	Prior Health screening In addition to all of these benefits, a donor receives a free prior health screening plus mini blood test. Before donating blood, the donor's hemoglobin level is tested. If it is found to be lower than 12.5 g/dL, it isn't safe for the donor to lose any more blood, as it could make him/her anemic. Besides hemoglobin, the donor's blood pressure and body weight is also checked. Blood is also tested for some major diseases and the donor is immediately informed in strict confidentiality if any of these tests show positive results.
	Saves Life & Brings Joy to many By donating blood, many lives are saved and hope is given to many whose situation may otherwise be hopeless. Blood donors give such patients a second lease of life. When you donate blood, you impact not only the patient whose life may depend on your donation, but also all those who depend on that patient. The entire community will benefit from  the spirit of generosity. The satisfaction keeps us happy and healthy.