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Can donating blood really burn 650 calories

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Forget the treadmill, just drain your veins. When you donate a pint of blood, your body has to work overtime to synthesize new proteins, red blood cells, and plasma to replace the lost volume, effectively burning roughly 650 calories in the process.

Can donating blood really burn 650 calories
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