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Chris News Media Blog of Saturday, 14 January 2023

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Are you a member of blood group O? See what it means

There are four main blood groups: A, B, AB, and O. There are antigens and antibodies associated with these communities. Antibodies against antigens from blood group A are also present in plasma, as are antigens from blood type B.

Blood group A, on the other hand, has anti-B antibodies in the blood plasma and A antigen in the red blood cells. People with blood group O lack antigens in their plasma but have antibodies against A and B, while those with blood group AB lack antibodies but have antigens for both A and B.

Those who have blood type O will always have an advantage. Donations of O-negative blood are the most commonly used type for transfusing blood to patients with other blood types.

Because it lacks the B, A, and RhD antigens, it can interact normally with members of other groups. People with this blood type are highly motivated and persistent when they set their minds to something.

One major drawback of being a member of blood group O is that you can only receive blood transfusions from others of the same blood type.

If the hospital doesn't have a blood bank and you're in an accident and need a transfusion right away, you're going to have a tough time finding a donor.

Additionally, these individuals generate a lot of acids, which are toxic to the body. Finally, those of blood group O are predisposed to several health problems, including ulcers, thyroid damage, and inadequate amounts of synthetic thyroid hormone.