A Positive Blood Type

The specific genes that are inherited from your parents decide your blood type, before you are born. In 1600s, blood transfusions were first attempted by transfusing animal blood into humans which proved to be totally disastrous. Around 1800s, the idea of human blood for human beings came up and in 1901 Karl Landsteiner identified the four basic blood types; A, B, AB, and O.

Many researches have shown that Chimpanzees mostly have blood type A (never blood type B) and almost no blood type O, while gorillas mostly have blood type B (never blood type A) and almost no blood type O. 'AB negative' is a rare blood group and 'A negative' and 'B negative' are also not very common. 'A positive' blood group is found in almost 32.5% of the population. Approximately, one person in every three people has 'A positive' type of blood. Blood group 'O positive', which is called 'universal donor' is found in approximately 38.5% of the population, which means maximum number of people have O positive type of blood. But the 'most common types of blood' are the cause of greatest concern in the United States. The blood banks in the United States have reported that many people with O and A positive blood type do not donate blood, assuming that their blood group is common blood group and so, no need to donate. They should in fact understand that this type of blood has maximum demand and they should donate blood as many times as possible. People should donate blood as often as they can. One can donate blood every 56 days for red blood cells and every 28 days for plasma. Your one donation can save up to three lives.

A Positive Blood Facts

Specific substances in the red blood cells called antigens are detected through blood test. The 'A antigen' is on type A cells, while the 'B antigen' is on type B cells. When neither A nor B antigens are found, the person is said to have O blood type. When both A and B are found, the person is said to have AB blood type. The person is Rh+ if the major Rh antigen is present ( A+, B+, AB+, O+) and the person is Rh- if Rh antigen is not present (A-, B-, AB-, O-). Here is an overview of A positive blood facts.

• People with A positive blood, can receive red blood cells from people with O-, O+, A-, A+ blood types.
• People who have A positive type of blood can receive blood plasma from the people with A-, A+, AB-, AB+ type of blood.
• People with the blood group 'A positive' can donate blood to individuals with type A or AB.
• 'A type' blood clots when mixed with anti A serum.
• If both the parents have blood type A, then children can have A or O blood type.
• If parents have A and O type blood, then children can have A or O blood type.
• If parents have A and AB blood types, then children can have A, B or AB type of blood.
• If parents have a combination of A and B blood type, then children can have A, B, O, AB blood type.

A Positive Blood Personalities

Japanese institutes have researched a lot on all blood types and the personality traits which seem to match up with all blood types. They found, that people having 'A positive' type of blood, like or prefer harmony, peace and organization; as they can work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. A little bit of stubbornness and inability to relax are their weaknesses!

Diet for People Having A Positive Blood

People having 'A positive' type of blood should generally follow a low-fat and plant-based diet. The blood type is supposed to influence a person's sensitivity towards various diseases like allergies, diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. A positive blood type diet can be so designed that it can prevent the blood type related diseases. Vegetarian diet works great for people with 'A' blood group (positive or negative). If you eat right for your blood type, you can definitely keep yourself healthy, fit and active. People with 'A positive blood' should eat lots of fresh green vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, legumes, beans, seafood and tofu. They should avoid meat, high carb dairy products, wheat, kidney beans and lima beans to achieve healthy weight loss. Fruits like pineapple, leafy green vegetables and vegetable oils, soy food can help a lot in controlling the weight. People with 'A positive blood' should avoid greasy, processed and junk food and should opt for healthy organic food to relish a stress free life. An old saying 'one man's food is another man's poison' can be applied here perfectly; when we consider different types of blood groups.

Though you have 'A positive' type of blood, you can always follow the mantra "B positive", which works great for every blood type and which can be helpful for a healthy and stress free life.