While we’re still in lockdown, I’ve been reading up on new developments with covid-19. There are studies going around about the role of blood type in covid-19 infection. It says that people with type A blood are at higher risk in catching COVID-19 than other blood types. Specifically, people with type O blood, have some sort of protective effect.
Each blood type possesses a different antigen with its own special chemical structure. Our blood type is named for the blood type antigen and there are four main blood groups: type A blood carries A sugar antigens, type B blood has B antigens, and people with type O blood have neither. Correspondingly, the immune systems of people with type A blood develop antibodies for B antigens, people with type B blood have antibodies for A antigens, and people with type O blood have antibodies for both.
If you know your blood type, you would know how your blood type may play a role in your well-being and you could possibly do some preventive measures to reduce the risks like eating well, exercising, and meditation.
And even more facts about your blood type
In the 1990s, Dr. Peter D’Adamo made the blood type diet popular. with his “Eat Right for Your Type” book. He said your blood type is “The key that unlocks the door to mysteries of health, disease, longevity, physical vitality, and emotional strength. It determines your susceptibility to illness, which foods you should eat, and how you should exercise.”
Dr. Sakthivel Vaiyapuri, an associate professor in cardiovascular and venom pharmacology at the University of Reading, who was involved in the study said that “People have seen that O blood group people are likely to be more protected against Sars-CoV previously compared to people with type A blood. This was suggested to occur due to the presence of anti-A and anti-B antibodies in people with O blood group.”
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Knowing your blood type will not only tell you if you’re vulnerable to covid-19 but also give you an indication of what you are pre-disposed of. This report expounds further that non-O blood groups have a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and venous thrombosis and people with type AB are more likely to develop thinking and memory problems that lead to dementia and also stomach and pancreatic cancer. And those with type A have heightened levels of cortisol, the stress hormone in the body making it more difficult for them to handle stress.
Vaiyapure says that this study shouldn’t make those with type O too relaxed and make those with type A panic. He said that everyone – all blood types – should continue to follow the guidelines: social distancing, washing hands regularly, not touching your face when out in public, and wearing face covers where social distancing isn’t possible.
Of course, this is one of a lot of research out there about our blood and looking into how we can better protect ourselves from COVID. We’re learning something new every day, but the one best practice we can do is simply keep safe, social distance from each other, and wash our hands often.
Take care of yourself during these uncertain times.
In loving service,
Rosan
