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Donate Blood: You May Be Saving Your Own Life

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Your body excretes small amounts of excess iron, so giving blood is one of the easiest ways to reduce your ferritin level and lower your risk of overload

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