Blood types are a little mysterious, but your blood type can reveal a lot about your health. They don’t just indicate who has the best blood to donate or who you can receive blood from; rather, new findings are revealing that blood types have certain patterns of personal health. There are four types of blood: A, B, AB, and O. An Rh factor can be either positive or negative for each of these four blood types.
Common With Blood Type A
Some blood types are more prone to having hormonal imbalances. People with blood type A are more prone to having a higher cortisol (the stress hormone) count in their bodies. Sometimes blood type A people may find it more difficult to get rid of stress or they get anxious more quickly. These people can also have an increased risk of stomach cancer, especially if they smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.
Common With Blood Type B
People with blood type B typically have a good metabolism, but they are usually more prone to developing ulcers or memory problems like Alzheimer’s disease. Because people with this blood type have quick metabolisms, it is easier for them to build muscle and they respond well to exercise. Don’t think that having blood type B is a bad thing.
Common With Type AB
One of the most contingent health risks for people with this blood type is cardiovascular disease. In fact, they have a 23% greater chance of suffering heart disease, when compared to those with type O. AB patients are also 82% more likely to have certain memory problems. Some research indicates that this may be due to clotting protein, which inhibits quality blood flow to the brain.
Common With Type O
Compared to blood type AB, blood type O people have a lower risk of developing heart disease. However, people with this blood type may be more susceptible to developing stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria. Men with type O are usually more prone to obesity, while women may have fewer eggs that aren’t of the highest quality; this may make natural conception difficult. Blood type A patients are more prone to stress, but O blood type patients are typically resistant to stress, due to the fact that cortisol levels drop quicker after experiencing something traumatic.
Exercising For Your Blood Type
The makeup of one’s antigens or red blood cells can determine which hormones get released, which is why everyone responds differently to various exercises. People with A and B blood types usually respond better to low-impact exercises like Tai Chi, Pilates, or yoga. People with AB blood usually prefer cardiovascular or full body workouts that work to boost their immune systems. People with type O are slightly different. Our best advice is to do light cardio workouts or exercises that involve light weightlifting.
More research still needs to be done, but these are very common findings as of now.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
