Plasma Donation Nutrition Guide

Optimize your plasma donation experience with proper nutrition. Learn what to eat before and after donating to feel your best and maintain healthy protein levels.

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Before Donation

What to eat 24-48 hours before your appointment:

  • • High-protein foods (eggs, chicken, fish, beans)
  • • Iron-rich foods (spinach, red meat, fortified cereals)
  • • Complex carbohydrates (whole grains, oatmeal)
  • • Drink 6-8 glasses of water
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After Donation

Recovery nutrition for the next 24-48 hours:

  • • Continue high-protein intake
  • • Increase fluid consumption
  • • Eat iron-rich snacks
  • • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
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Foods to Avoid

Skip these before your donation:

  • • Fatty or fried foods (affects plasma quality)
  • • Alcohol (dehydrates you)
  • • Excessive caffeine
  • • High-sodium processed foods
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Hydration Tips

Stay properly hydrated:

  • • Drink 8-10 glasses of water day before
  • • Have 2-3 glasses morning of donation
  • • Avoid excessive caffeine (diuretic)
  • • Continue hydrating after donation

Protein Requirements

6.0+ g/dL
Minimum Protein
Required to donate
50-60g
Daily Protein
Recommended for donors
48 hrs
Recovery Time
Between donations

For detailed nutrition guides and meal plans, visit our Plasma Donation Nutrition Blog