– Heart Disease Risk: People with blood types A, B, and AB may have a higher risk of heart disease than those with type O. –
– Cancer Risk: Blood types A and AB have been linked to a higher risk of developing certain cancers, like stomach cancer. –
– Blood Clotting: People with type A and AB blood may be more prone to blood clotting disorders. –
– Fertility: Some studies suggest that women with type O may have a lower ovarian reserve, potentially impacting fertility. –
– Digestive Health: Blood type O individuals might have a higher incidence of ulcers due to elevated stomach acid levels. –
– Infection Susceptibility: Type O individuals could be more susceptible to certain infections, such as cholera. –
– Diabetes Risk: Types A and B are linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. –
– Stress Response: People with blood type A tend to produce more cortisol, the stress hormone, leading to higher stress levels. –
– Blood Transfusions: Your blood type determines which types of blood you can safely receive in transfusions. –
- Pregnancy Complications: Rh incompatibility between mother and baby can occur if the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive, affecting pregnancy.