Blood Donor lower risk of heart attack and cancer

Blood Donor lower risk of heart attack and cancer - Recent studies have shown that donating blood may reduce the risk of heart attacks and cancer. This is thought to occur due to decreased levels of high iron in the body.

Iron levels in the body can affect how thick and sticky texture of the blood. High iron content which causes the blood becomes very thick. And increased levels of iron in the body can also speed up the process of oxidation of cholesterol.

This condition can affect the consistency of the blood and creates an increase in friction on the way through the blood vessels. Because this increases the wear and tear in the lining of an artery, it can contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

According to a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that those aged 43 to 61 years who donate blood every six months, lower risk of heart disease.