Donating Blood: Expert Explains the 3-Step Body Recovery

Your blood has tiny helpers called red blood cells.

They carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

When you donate blood, you give away some of those helpers.

Your body quickly starts making new red blood cells to replace them.

While it is making them, you might feel a little tired.

You might also find it harder to run or play sports than usual.

That is very common for people who do intense physical activity.

How fast you feel better depends on your health, what you eat, how much iron you have, and how often you donate.

Everyone recovers at their own pace.

After a while, your body restores its supply and you feel back to normal.