PHYSICAL WELLNESS

your body’s liquid highway

blood PLASMA

Plasma is like the clear roads that carry everything your blood needs to transport. This yellowish fluid makes up over half of your blood and serves as the medium for moving nutrients, hormones, proteins, and waste throughout your body.

  • Transports nutrients, hormones, and proteins to tissues

  • Carries waste products to organs like the kidneys and liver for removal

  • Helps maintain blood pressure and fluid balance

  • Supports immune function by transporting antibodies and clotting factors

  • Assists in regulating pH and temperature

BLOOD PLASMA BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for plasma-related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Plasma - Liquid portion of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste

Albumin - Protein that helps maintain blood volume and pressure

Clotting Factors - Proteins that help blood coagulate when needed

Electrolytes - Minerals in plasma (like sodium, potassium, calcium) that support cell function

Antibodies - Proteins that help fight infections

WHAT BLOOD PLASMA WORK WITH

BLOOD PLASMA + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Red Blood Cells → Plasma carries oxygen and nutrients to and from them

  2. White Blood Cells & Platelets → Plasma delivers immune cells and clotting agents

  3. Kidneys & Liver → Plasma transports waste for filtration and detoxification

  4. Hormones & Nutrients → Circulate via plasma to target organs and tissues

  5. Capillaries & Blood Vessels → Plasma flows through vessels, facilitating exchange at the tissue level

HealthY BLOOD PLASMA…

Healthy valves keep blood flowing efficiently, prevent pooling or backflow, and support proper circulation. Maintaining cardiovascular fitness, avoiding high blood pressure, and addressing valve conditions early help preserve their function.