Does donating plasma help with detox?

Answer 1

THC and THC metabolites are released from fat cells into the bloodstream when you exercise. This exercise should be some type of cardio workout to get your heart rate up and make you sweat, which will naturally help the detoxification process. The blood is then filtered by your liver, removing toxins like THC metabolites from your bloodstream. About 95% of THC and metabolites are bound to proteins in your plasma. So, if you were to exercise prior to donation (and I mean essentially right before your donation time) your body would be releasing THC and THC metabolites into your plasma, which would then be removed from the blood via a centrifuge. However, before the donation begins they take your heart rate and blood pressure, so you would need a small break before the processing to allow these to lower. Another obstacle is that if you exercise before a donation you need to replace your lost liquids with more water, juice, etc., before they stick you, or the donation may not go smoothly. Yet another problem is that this "tainted" plasma would have to be removed before your liver filters it. After this analysis, it seems (sadly) that exercising is really your best bet to detox your body. Bummer, because I had thought of this idea, as well. Not saying it won't work, but I can forsee problems with the process. Having said that, if you are exercising a lot, there may be a steady rate of THC metabolites being released into your bloodstream, and removal of them via plasma donation may give your liver a break. Something else to consider is detoxing your liver of these toxins, allowing it to do it's job better. Try researching "how to detox your colon". Natural approaches are always best. Here's a website I found just now on a whim: http://www.naturalnews.com/039267_liver_detox_strategies.html

Drinking lots of fluids, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet are keys to detoxing your body all around. Even minor amounts of fasting, following a water or juice diet for one day a week can help, although some people oppose those ideas.

I hope all this info and conjecture helps!