Donating Plasma while trying to eat 1500 calories a day

SerenaBeans08
SerenaBeans08 Posts: 83 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I'm currently aiming for 1500 calories a day and exercising 3-4 times a week. I am also donating plasma at a local center twice a week (as much as they'll let me). I find that when I eat to get enough protein, I almost always over eat over my calorie goal.

Is it healthy to eat 1500 calories and donate plasma at the same time? Anyone have any experiences?

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  • TequillaLover89
    TequillaLover89 Posts: 260 Member
    Bump..
    Donated today &
    Would also like to know the answer to this
  • lauraleighsm
    lauraleighsm Posts: 167
    Yes, donating plasma is different then donating your red cells so it's much easier on your body. You are not losing your red cells or platelets. I worked at a blood bank for 10 years. Eat something before, but it's not hard on your body. Your body replenishes it every couple days.

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