For many, the knowledge of their blood type is reserved strictly for hospital record. The truth, however, is that knowing your blood type may very well save your life. Everyone has a blood type which is characterized by ABO types (type A, type B, type AB (where A is inherited from one parent and B from another) and type O) and the Rhesus factor (can be negative or positive). 

You need to know your blood type to detect any heart risks, stroke or other diseases you could be susceptible to. It will also help you understand how your body reacts to stress, your aging mechanism and even how you react to food. For example, research found that people with type O have a reduced risk of heart disease, but increased risk of stomach ulcers. Your blood type gives you an in-depth understanding of your genetic makeup; helping you have a detailed health plan that will work for you. 

Knowing your blood type is needed for blood donation and could save a life especially in an emergency situation. If a type O blood is needed for an emergency surgery, you know if you fall into the category or if you don’t. In the same vein, knowing you have a rare blood type can help you store them in advance for future use.

It really cannot hurt to find out. This can be discovered by scheduling an appointment with your doctor, order an at-home test or donate your blood and request they tell you the category you fall under.

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Nov 24, 2017 9:01 AM

For many, the knowledge of their blood type is reserved strictly for hospital record. The truth, however, is that knowing your blood type may very well save your life. Everyone has a blood type which is characterized by ABO types (type A, type B, type AB (where A is inherited from one parent and B from another) and type O) and the Rhesus factor (can be negative or positive). 

You need to know your blood type to detect any heart risks, stroke or other diseases you could be susceptible to. It will also help you understand how your body reacts to stress, your aging mechanism and even how you react to food. For example, research found that people with type O have a reduced risk of heart disease, but increased risk of stomach ulcers. Your blood type gives you an in-depth understanding of your genetic makeup; helping you have a detailed health plan that will work for you. 

Knowing your blood type is needed for blood donation and could save a life especially in an emergency situation. If a type O blood is needed for an emergency surgery, you know if you fall into the category or if you don’t. In the same vein, knowing you have a rare blood type can help you store them in advance for future use.

It really cannot hurt to find out. This can be discovered by scheduling an appointment with your doctor, order an at-home test or donate your blood and request they tell you the category you fall under.