Thread: Donated today
View Single Post
Old 02-24-2009, 12:19 PM   #23
goldy
 
goldy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,050
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by cynaminbear View Post
On Friday I had my doctor take some blood tests. It turns out my marrow iron level is low. That explains why I'm so wiped. He said it's probably because I donate so often (I didn't realize there's a downside to donation), but if I take an iron supplement for a month or two I'll be back to normal. I envision large leafy green salads and (cross my fingers) steak in my future.
This is especially important with women who have monthly menstrual cycles.

There is a school of thought out there that donation is excellent for men since they don't have monthly menstruals and donation allows them to reduce the iron in their blood a little.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Poodlehead
Ah, it all makes sense now. Goldy is the puppet master!
goldy is offline   Reply With Quote