Does Donating Blood Deplete Nutrients? The Truth About Iron, Vitamins, and Recovery
                                
                                
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                                When you give a unit of whole blood, you lose approximately 220-250 milligrams of iron. This often leads many generous donors to wonder: does donating blood deplete nutrients? While your body is designed to recover, certain nutrients are impacted more than others, and knowing how to replenish them is key for a swift recovery.