Fruit contains essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants. If you have gastritis, you should consume two to four servings of fruit per day. Good choices include apples or apple juice, bananas, peaches, pears, applesauce and canned fruit, grapes, melon and kiwi.
Whole blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and blood plasma. It is best within a day of collection; however, can be used for up to three weeks. The blood is typically combined with an anticoagulant and preservative during the collection process.
Advantages of Whole blood. -Same O2 carrying capacity in half the volume thus reducing the possibility of volume overload. -Removal of plasma results in a reduction of anti-A and anti-B allowing for transfusion of ABO compatible red cells. -Lower levels of acid, citrate, potassium, ammonia, and plasma proteins resulting in less allergic and febrile reactions. Disadvantages of Whole blood.