What Makes Blood Plasma So Expensive? | So Expensive

Americans supply two-thirds of the world’s plasma, supporting an industry that relies on vulnerable donors in need of cash. Editor’s note: Our graphic at 1:41 misstates the amount of protein in plasma. It should be 7%, not 9%. Our apologies. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Gold Is So Expensive | So Expensive Why Lotus Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive Why Real Truffles Are So Expensive | So Expensive ------------------------------------------------------ #BloodPlasma #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: