Why Plasma Donations Are Increasing

So, why is America’s plasma trade on the rise? The short answer: money. The longer answer: money, but with layers of economic inequality. In the U.S., plasma donation centers pay donors, unlike many other countries where it's considered unethical. For many low-income Americans, selling plasma has become a source of quick cash—$30 to $60 per donation, sometimes more. It’s less about charity and more about people trying to survive in an economy that’s squeezing them dry.