Plasma Donation Nutrition Guide

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

Recovery nutrition for the next 24-48 hours:

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

Skip these before your donation:

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

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