Blood donation is very noble task and each and every person should donate blood. There are several benefits of blood donations. Here are some mentioned
1) The joy of saving human lives
It is such a wonderful feeling being able to help doctors save human lives. These are no perfect substitutes for human blood. The blood you donate is divided into various components according to the needs of patients. Each component can be used by different recipients for various purposes.
2) Free health check up
You can donate blood only if you are fit enough to do so. Before every blood donation process. A series of health check ups are performed on the doctor totally free of cost. This will be of great benefits to you.
3) Reduce risk of heart attack
Regular blood donations help to keep the levels of iron in the body in check, Especially in males. This has shown to reduce heart disease. Though iron is an essential element for the proper functioning of the body. Excessive iron build up can result in excessive oxidative damage. Oxidation damage is the major culprit implicated in accelerated aging, heart attacks, strokes etc.
4) Burns calories
One time blood donation helps you shed 650 KCal. This can aid you in your body weight control measures. However, Blood can be donated safely once in two or three months and not more frequently. This will depend on your health status and your blood hemoglobin and iron levels.
5) Reduces the risk of cancer
High levels of iron have been implicates in cancer. Theoretically, donating blood frequently will reduce the risk of cancers. More research is going on to find strong evidence on his one. However, The old myth that blood donations may lead to cancer has been put to the grave.