Donating plasma

lwagnitz
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I'm donating plasma today for the first time. Is there a certain amount of calories I should eat? I don't want to overeat but I also want to make sure I replenish my body. I've heard you "burn calories" donating plasma.
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I just treat it as a normal day. Drink extra water and eat a little more protein than normal. Where i go, if your protein levels are too low they wont accept it . Take a book to read...your first time can take a while0
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Forgot to say that it is recommended no smoking caffeine or exercising (or labor intense activities) for 2 hrs after0
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I just treat it as a normal day. Drink extra water and eat a little more protein than normal. Where i go, if your protein levels are too low they wont accept it . Take a book to read...your first time can take a while
Everything this person said. I usually workout before vs. after too because they say no strenuous activity or lifting anyhting heavy after you donate.0 -
Okay; eat normal, lots of fluids. That's my game plan0
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Also, don't be afraid to eat a cookie, juice, or crackers after, you need it for your blood sugar since you will be volume depleted.0
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