Do you know what blood type you are? Well, it turns out that many people have no idea at all. Yet, it has been shown that your blood type could make you more susceptible to developing certain medical conditions. Your blood type is inherited genetically and determined by the presence of certain antigens. Let’s take a look at these blood types and learn more about how they link to your health.
The ABO Blood Group System
The ABO blood group system was developed by Dr. Karl Landsteiner as a way to classify the various types of blood. These blood types are categorized by analyzing certain proteins called antigens. These proteins can be found in the plasma’s antibodies and red blood cells. Based on the type of antigen found in your red blood cells, you will either be categorized as Type A, Type B, Type AB, or Type O. They are also determined by the presence of the Rh factor, another substance found in red blood cells. If your blood cells contain the Rh antigen, they are categorized as Rh positive. If they don’t contain the Rh antigen, they are labelled as Rh negative.
