There seems to be a big difference between “plasma companies”, and nonprofit research institutes which collect blood donations. I know factually that many peop

There seems to be a big difference between “plasma companies”, and nonprofit research institutes which collect blood donations. I know factually that many people are paid for plasma, and that there’s a reason for it, but I’ve never been, and the concept feels very strange to me. The American Red Cross says plasma can be donated every 28 days, and my local blood bank follows this guideline. Donating twice a week is insane. Plasmapheresis is safe. Undergoing any procedure 10 times more frequently than recommended by doctors is a recipe for trouble.