Benefits of Giving Blood: Could It Extend Your Life? — Dr Greg Potter | Reason & Wellbeing 12

Is giving blood good for you? In this episode of Reason & Wellbeing (recorded in 2023, but just as relevant now!), Greg discusses the effects of giving blood on health and performance, weighing the pros against the cons. If you tune in, you’ll learn about the many positive effects of giving blood, which include reducing bodily iron stores and hence damage to cellular structures, reducing blood pressure, improving several metabolic health parameters, and offloading hard-to-excrete chemicals. In fact, giving has been associated with a longer lifespan, although it’s hard to determine whether that relationship is causal. Along the way, Greg discusses what he feels is a reasonable donation schedule, bearing in mind that your ability to give blood is self-limiting. Enjoy, and let Greg know your thoughts in the comments below! Helpful links: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here:   / gregpotterphd   Follow Greg on LinkedIn here:   / gregpotterphd   Give blood in the UK: Blood.co.uk Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. The video does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this video or materials linked from this video is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this video are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewers should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this video.