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How effective is plasma donation?

I am a 19 year old male and I want to donate my blood plasma. How effective is plasma donation?

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Plasma donation is valuable and not considered a critical treatment option for many chronic conditions. Donating plasma can improve the life of the donor and save life of the recipient. Donating plasma has direct benefits on your cholesterol levels. When you donate plasma, your blood pressure gets lower, and reduces the cholesterol levels. Thank you.
Depends on what it is used for. It is a good thing to do regardless.

RB Thomas, MD