If You Have O Blood Type, You Should Know These 8 Things

Dec 03, 2018

Different cultures hold different opinions on the importance of blood types. In certain cultures, it can mean the difference between whether or not two people will date. Out of the four blood types, there is an emphasis on blood type O, the universal donor.

Blood types are determined based off of what antigens are present or absent in your blood. The blood types were put into four different groups by Austrian physician Karl Landsteiner in the early 20th century.

It is important to know your blood type in the case of an emergency where you would need a blood transfusion. Certain blood types can only accept other blood types. If you receive the wrong type of blood that could cause your immune system to attack the foreign blood cells causing immense harm to your body.

O positive blood types can receive from O positive and O negative blood types. However, O negative can only receive from O negative.

Compared to other blood types such as AB, A, and B, people with blood type O have a lower risk of developing a coronary heart disease. Additionally, O blood types have a lower risk of developing circulatory diseases and cognitive disorders. Before you jump for joy at such great news, it's important to remember that a healthy lifestyle is key to reducing the risks of developing diseases.

As mentioned earlier, there are beliefs in certain countries that blood types influence one's traits. People with a blood type O are deemed kind, welcoming, and an overall good person. Though they're nice, they are not compatible with every blood type, particularly others with the same blood type as them. People with blood type A are considered the best match for those with O blood types.

People with blood type O are universal donors. O+ can donate their blood to any positive blood type. O- is the donor that can donate to any blood type. Additionally, if a newborn is ill, the safest blood transfusion is with someone who has O- blood. This fact alone is one of the reasons it is so important to donate blood.

Donating blood, regardless of whether or not you have blood type O, can save someone's life. You can donate blood once you are 16 years old and weigh over 110 pounds. Additionally, you can donate blood every two months.

Blood types O do not have A or B antigens in their blood unlike blood types A, B, and AB. Additionally, they have both A and B antibodies in their plasma. Approximately 53% of people in the world have O+ as their blood type.

Though the correlation between blood types and diseases is up for debate, scientists believe there is a connection between the two. People with blood type O are more susceptible to infections such as tuberculosis. They are also more likely to develop duodenal ulcers.

According to some people, certain foods should be a part of certain blood types' diets. For O blood types, it is best to eat a high protein and high vegetable diet. You should cut back on dairy, grains, and beans. People with O type of blood may have stomach issues. In order to prevent stomach inflammation, it is best to take vitamins. It is also important to remember that every person's body requires different nutrients. If you have a medical condition, it is best to follow a diet that your doctor gives you.

Do you have type O blood? Did you find these 8 things interesting? Let us know in the comments and send this to your friends and family who have type O blood!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!