What Plasma Is and Why It’s Valuable

Plasma is the liquid component of your blood, filled with proteins, enzymes, and antibodies that are crucial in creating life-saving treatments. Plasma-based medications help people with immune disorders, burns, and more. This makes plasma extremely valuable to the pharmaceutical industry. The demand for plasma is rising worldwide, and America’s willingness to pay donors has made it a central player in meeting this need. But there's more to this story than just supply and demand.