Giving Blood for First Time

oldngrumpy

I hope that it is ok to ask a question about this on Scope?

For years I have said I would donate blood.  And today I have registered, and I have been given a date in September to give blood.

Are there any rules I need to know of?

To avoid certain foods before?

I do like to try and look after myself.

I am self medicating with Horny Goat Weed.

I hope you know what that's for...

But also to make my skin look healthier, I take Evening Primrose Oil. Yes men can also take it also.

Would these two natural products hinder any blood donation?

I am also on Allopurinol for Gout. Would this affect.

Thanking you Folks.

woodbine

My dad gave blood for years even got a badge after 25 years, I tried to but having had jaundice when I was 21 they turned me down for years, I think they might accept me now but I've lost interest.
Good luck.
some info in the link;
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/what-we-do/blood-services/blood-donation/

Biblioklept

I don't know if you can take the supplements but well done for donating blood @oldngrumpy!!

SueHeath

Well done @oldngrumpy I agree with what Teddy said.