Why is it important to know what kind of blood we have?

Knowing your own blood type can be very helpful in understanding the body's response to certain foods, which you may be inclined to do, how you react to stress, how you age, and more.

Only one drop of blood is as unique as fingerprints. The blood type can serve as a navigational device in determining what is good and what is bad for you to help you find the diet that works best for you.

Studies have shown that people with a certain type of blood are in danger of certain diseases.

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 microbic infections and women with type A have a higher fertility rate.

People with blood groups AB and B have a higher risk of pancreatic disease.

Antigens (molecules promoting the production of antibodies, or immune responses to the body) of your blood type are not found only in blood.

They are widespread throughout the body, and especially in parts of the body that interact with the environment. These include digestive systems, oral hollows, and respiratory routes and lungs. Since antigens are everywhere, they affect the way your body reacts to food you eat, and there are several factors involved.

In addition, certain foods contain lektina, proteins associated with blood type antigens, and cause blood clotting, agutination, which can cause increased fatigue, headaches, dyspsy, skin problems, and other health problems. Hence, knowing your own type of blood can help you to determine the healthier diet.

The most important reason to know your own blood type is because it can save your life in case of a traffic accident or another accident when you need a blood transfusion.

To find out your blood type, one possibility is to ask your doctor for one procedure, and the other is to voluntarily donate blood to determine the type of blood.