Can blood donors suffer iron deficiency?

By ACA | January 19, 2023

Donating red blood cells removes iron from the body. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, which helps maintain strength and energy.

Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says it is possible for frequent red blood cell donors to suffer iron deficiency, if the right steps aren’t taken.
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