5 Things You Need To Know About Your Blood Type

mitnick

Do you think knowing your blood type is only important in the event of a transfusion?

Think again!

Research indicates that your blood type is a key genetic factor that influences many areas of health and well-being.

Throughout your life, you’ve probably observed that some people tend to lose weight more easily, while for others, their weight is an ongoing battle. Or wondered why some people are plagued by chronic illness while others stay healthy and vital well into their advanced years. Very simply, the answer is in your blood type.

Knowing your blood type is an important tool for understanding how your body reacts to food, your susceptibility to disease, your natural reaction to stress, and so much more. A single drop of blood contains a biochemical makeup as unique to you as your fingerprint.

Below are five facts about your blood type that could change your life:

1. Your blood type may predict your susceptibility for certain diseases.

Research has found that individuals of certain blood types may be at a higher risk for certain diseases; studies have found that people with blood type O have a lower risk for heart disease, but a higher risk for developing stomach ulcers. People who are blood type A have higher risks of microbial infections, but Type A women experience a higher rate of fertility. Other research has found that people with type AB and B blood have a much higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

2. People of different blood types react differently to stress.  

Type A people naturally have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies and produce more in response to stressful situations. On the other hand, people with type O blood, have a “fight or flight” reaction to stress which results in the overproduction of adrenaline. It takes type O’s longer to recover from stress because it is more difficult for them to clear the adrenaline from their bodies.

3. Your blood type antigens are not just in your blood!

They are everywhere in your body, particularly in the surfaces that interact with the environment. These include your digestive tract, from your mouth to your large intestine, as well as your nasal passages and lungs. Because these blood type antigens are everywhere, they influence how your body reacts to the food you eat through several factors. For example: the lecins in certain foods bind to your blood type antigen and cause your blood to agglutinate (stick together), resulting in feelings of fatigue, headaches, digestive issues, skin problems and a host of other health issues.

4. Gut bacteria is related to blood type.  

People of different blood types have different gut bacteria, in fact, certain bacteria are 50,000 more likely to turn up in people with one blood type or the other.  This originated from our ancestors whose digestive tracts developed to accommodate one type of diet over another. For example, the microbiome of certain people developed to break down carbohydrates much more efficiently (blood type A). People lacking this ability (blood type O) tend to store carbs as fat.

5. A one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition does not work.  

Food fads come and go, but the facts are clear: everyone does not have the same basic nutritional needs. We all know someone who is a strict vegetarian and thrives on that diet, while others swear by Atkins or similar low-carb plans. I've found that your nutritional needs can be determined by your blood type. Take a look at the food lists in Eat Right 4 Your Type; they are a guide for choosing the foods that will allow you to lose weight, reduce inflammation, increase energy and lead a longer, healthier life.

As you’ve learned, your blood type affects more than just the type of blood you'd need in the event of a transfusion – your blood type is a genetic factor that plays many roles in the human body. Choosing low-lectin, non-agglutinating foods that create a hospitable environment for your “good” intestinal flora and selecting foods that combat your disease risks are two good first steps in creating an individualized nutritional program just for you.

kambeng_masam

Good article! Beng blood type A.

jadey

good info

but blood group is one thing
rhesus is another

then ade billions of antibody

mitnick

kambeng_masam posted on 10-8-2013 07:55 AM
Good article! Beng blood type A.

yeke beng? org kate type A nie kne mkn banyk sayor. beng mkn sayor x?

mitnick

jadey posted on 10-8-2013 09:34 AM
good info

but blood group is one thing

if u dont mind, pls explain more about rhesus.

kambeng_masam

mitnick posted on 10-8-2013 08:42 AM
yeke beng? org kate type A nie kne mkn banyk sayor. beng mkn sayor x?

makan sikit je... timun kira sayur gak kan?

mitnick

kambeng_masam posted on 10-8-2013 01:58 PM
makan sikit je... timun kira sayur gak kan?

bolehlaa tue dari xmakan langsung.

zehra2

type A tp dgn clumping platelets..

mitnick

zehra2 posted on 11-8-2013 02:39 PM
type A tp dgn clumping platelets..

boleh dijelaskan wahai cik zehra?

zehra2

mitnick posted on 11-8-2013 05:24 PM
boleh dijelaskan wahai cik zehra?

umur tak panjang kots..

mitnick

zehra2 posted on 11-8-2013 06:25 PM
umur tak panjang kots..

jgn gitu cik zehra, umo panjang xpanjang Tuhan yg tentukan. yg penting uols jgn putus asa mkn ubat n get treatment. ok.

zehra2

mitnick posted on 11-8-2013 09:34 PM
jgn gitu cik zehra, umo panjang xpanjang Tuhan yg tentukan. yg penting uols jgn putus asa mkn ubat ...

doktor pakar darah kat gleneagles ampang tu antara tujuh yg terbaik di malaysia..
tau ler depa apa nak buat.. selebihnya aku berserah pd Allah..
tp aku ok aje.. bukannya ada rasa sakit cuma agak letih bila demam yg berpanjangan..

mitnick

zehra2 posted on 11-8-2013 10:58 PM
doktor pakar darah kat gleneagles ampang tu antara tujuh yg terbaik di malaysia..
tau ler depa ap ...

there's still hope even if it is 0.01%. never give up, have faith. =) u know u're an awesome person!

zehra2

mitnick posted on 13-8-2013 09:48 AM
there's still hope even if it is 0.01%. never give up, have faith. =) u know u're an awesome perso ...

ok aje.. hari ni nak cari megi asam laksa. ni lisa surihani & beto lah punya pasal..

biggirlduncry

oh...tq share artikel ni....BG type A

mitnick

zehra2 posted on 13-8-2013 10:03 AM
ok aje.. hari ni nak cari megi asam laksa. ni lisa surihani & beto lah punya pasal..

samelah dgn iols pon lg suka megi asam laksa berbanding megi kari. tapi tak dapek laa iols nk mkn skrg.. huhu

mitnick

biggirlduncry posted on 13-8-2013 01:50 PM
oh...tq share artikel ni....BG type A

ramai juga type A yeee

zehra2

mitnick posted on 13-8-2013 09:44 PM
samelah dgn iols pon lg suka megi asam laksa berbanding megi kari. tapi tak dapek laa iols nk mkn  ...

tu ler.. wlu org kata tak elok mkn megi nih.. tak baik utk kesihatan terutama utk org mcm aku ni..
tp bukannya mkn selalu. esok2 klu dah tak boleh mkn, tak kan nak tuang megi dlm tiub..

mitnick

zehra2 posted on 13-8-2013 11:14 PM
tu ler.. wlu org kata tak elok mkn megi nih.. tak baik utk kesihatan terutama utk org mcm aku ni.. ...

xpelah uols, sekali sekala. ntah2 dua tahun skali je merasa megi. xpelah uols, kalau dah ngidam sgt mkn jelah. bak kata org tua2 "buat obat"

ainiz81

me AB+