Out of all the blood types found within the diversity of the human race, blood type O is the oldest. Some theories stipulate that blood type O came out of primal man’s meat-eating tendencies, and as the theory goes, people with type O are more readily able to digest animal products. As migration to Europe and Asia expanded, with humans starting to cultivate crops, blood type ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to the AB Blood Type
Sometime, long ago, at some point in our evolution, humans evolved to have different blood groups. One blood group mutation soon led to others, with O blood type giving way to A, B, and AB groups in both positive and negative variants. Each group evolved some specific characteristics that influenced their diet preferences, the best method of exercise, and potential health ... Continue Reading
How The Blood Type Diet Will Change Your Life
If there is one solid conclusion that we can gleam from the decades of diet fads, it is that one size does not fit all. Every body type, every metabolism and everyone’s biological makeup are completely unique, which means that although certain strict diet trends may work for one person, they might ultimately prove unsuccessful for another. The blood type diet was developed ... Continue Reading
What Are the Blood Types Really for?
Why do we have blood types and why do they matter? And is knowing your blood type helpful? These are questions still shrouded in mystery. This post from Business Insider sheds light on why we have blood types and why do they matter. When my parents informed me that my blood type was A+, I felt a strange sense of pride. If A+ was the top grade in school, then surely A+ was ... Continue Reading
Important Health Risks That Come With Your Blood Type
Most people are aware knowing your blood type is important for medical emergencies like transfusions, but did you know your blood type may also reveal several important genetic traits that influence your overall health? Research has shown that certain blood types may be predisposed to various conditions from stomach ulcers to heart disease. Another important consideration is ... Continue Reading