Blood group is a hereditary and immutable characteristic of people. Blood type can affect our whole life, but most people still don't know what their blood type is. Why this should change, i.e. why you should know whether you are blood group A, B, AB or 0, we reveal in the rest of the text
1. Blood type gives a deeper insight into your genetics
Knowing your blood type can go a long way in understanding how your body reacts to certain foods, what diseases you might be prone to, how you react to stress, how you age, and much more.
And just one drop of blood is as unique as a fingerprint. Therefore, the blood type can serve as a 'navigational tool' in determining what is good and what is bad for you and to help you choose the best diet for you.
Research has shown that people with a certain blood type have a higher risk of certain diseases. For example, people with blood type 0 have a lower risk of heart disease, but a higher risk of stomach ulcers.
People with blood type A have a higher risk of microbial infections and women with blood type A have a higher fertility rate. People with blood groups AB and B have a higher risk of pancreatic disease.
2. Blood type helps determine the healthiest way to eat
Antigens (molecules that stimulate the creation of antibodies, i.e. the immune reaction in the body) of your blood group are not only found in the blood. They are spread throughout the organism, especially in parts of the body that interact with the environment.
This includes the digestive system, from the mouth to the large intestine, and the respiratory tract and lungs. Since these antigens are everywhere, they affect how the body reacts to the food you eat, by several factors.
In addition, certain foods contain lectins, proteins that bind to blood group antigens and cause blood to stick together (agglutination), which can cause you to experience fatigue, headaches, indigestion, skin problems, and other health problems.
Therefore, knowing your blood type can help you determine the healthiest way to eat.
3. Knowing your blood type can save your life
The most important reason you should know your blood type is that this information can save your life in the event of a car or other accident where you need a blood transfusion.
In order to find out your blood type, one of the options is to get instructions for the procedure from a general practitioner, and the other is to donate blood voluntarily, where they will determine your blood type, she said.
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