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I'd say if you are only able to use one organization for your donations then the difference between whole blood donations every 8 weeks or double red donations every 16 weeks would be negligible. Double red donations take longer, but they use a smaller needle, so there's a couple things to consider
I like doing double reds. My hematocrit drops so much and I feel so much better after. I’m full of energy not so tired joints do not ache and my anxiety is gone, no more headaches. Yes it’s true you can not donate for 16 weeks but if you are not running a shit ton of gear or in show prep I do not think that it matters. Double reds for me!