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Iron speeds the oxidation of cholesterol, which increases the damage to arteries. Where blood donation does not lower cholesterol, it does lower iron, which in turn slows down the process of the oxidation of the cholesterol. This helps in slowing down the damage to the arteries.
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CNN.com Health, Evidence Suggests that Giving Blood has Health Benefits
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