This is how your blood type can affect your health

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The surface of the red blood cells contains B antigen, and the plasma has anti-A antibody. Anti-A antibody attacks blood cells that contain A antigen.

The red blood cells have both A and B antigens, but the plasma doesn’t contain anti-A or anti-B antibodies. People with type AB can receive any ABO blood type.

The red blood cells have both A and B antigens, but the plasma doesn’t contain anti-A or anti-B antibodies. People with type AB can receive any ABO blood type.

Some red blood cells have the Rh factor or antigen. If the red blood cells contain the Rh antigen, they’re Rh positive. If they don’t, then they’re Rh negative.

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A blood test can determine an individual’s blood type. In a lab, the blood is mixed with three different substances to see how they react. Each substance will contain A or B antibodies, or Rh factor. Observing these reactions will enable the technician to identify a person’s blood type.

Heart disease

Research shows that O blood types have a lower risk of coronary heart disease. Experts aren’t sure why. But some believe it might be because other types are likely to have higher cholesterol and higher amounts of a protein that’s linked to clotting.

Memory

A small study showed that people with AB blood type are more likely to develop thinking and memory problems, which can lead to dementia, than people with other blood types.

Life span

Chances are higher you’ll live longer if you have type O blood. Experts believe this is mainly due to a lowered risk of disease in heart and blood vessels…

Stomach cancer

A, AB, and B blood types are more at risk than type Os, especially people with type A blood. Experts think this might be because of H. pylori, an infection more common with type A blood. It’s usually found in the stomach, causing inflammation and ulcers.

Stress

Stress increases the body’s level of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. People with type A blood tend to have more cortisol, which can make it harder for them to deal with stress.

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