Blood donations for a good cause: This is how you help save lives!

Blood donations for a good cause: This is how you help save lives!

SEEWALCHEN, Österreich - Blood donation has a face: Claudia Hauschild-Buschberger, Green Federal Councilor from Seewalchen, has been committed to a good cause for over 22 years and regularly donates blood. "I have a rare blood group and it could be that my blood is being needed," emphasizes the politician. It emphasizes the valuable work of the Red Cross and reminds that it is not only about donations, but also about the additional service to maintain a blood finding. In the run -up to Christmas, the blood donation marathon, in cooperation with the Red Cross, runs until early January, with upcoming donation dates in Schwanenstadt and Gampern on 11, 12, 16 and 17, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. href = "https://www.meinbezirk.at/voecklabruck/c-lokales/polenserin-spütentseit-22-jahren-blut_a7035672"> MEINDECTION reported.

The importance of iron in the blood donation

iron is essential for health and plays a crucial role in the formation of red blood cells. A lack of this important trace element can lead to anemia, which is expressed by symptoms such as tiredness and pallor. Blood donors have to pay particular attention to their iron absorption, since iron is lost due to the donation process. The organization Blood donation services explains that the hemoglobin value, an indicator of iron status, is checked in the body before each blood donation. If the value is too low, the person is temporarily put up by the donation to avoid health risks.

After the blood donation, it is important to rebuild the iron balance through a balanced diet. Foods such as red meat, green vegetables, legumes and dried fruit are rich in iron and should be integrated into the daily diet. In addition, vitamin C is crucial to improve iron absorption from plant sources. Blood donors should also make sure to reduce the enjoyment of coffee and milk products at the time of iron absorption so as not to hinder the utilization of the iron.