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Im wanting to donate my plasma but i think my cortisol is too high from stress are there ways to lower it fast?

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It does not matter: Cortisol varies with the time of day with high levels about 6-8am and low level around midnight. Normal variation is not going to affect plasma donation.

Answered 8/25/2013

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