Your spleen quietly cleans your blood daily
Your spleen, a hidden hero, silently filters old blood cells daily, maintaining your circulatory system's efficiency and recycling vital components for new blood production.
Your fist-sized spleen, tucked under your left rib cage, works tirelessly to keep your blood healthy. Every day, it filters out old, damaged red blood cells, which typically last about 120 days. This crucial process prevents clogs in your circulatory system and ensures oxygen delivery throughout your body.
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