“Blood is a very special juice”, says Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Faust I. The great poet is certainly right about that. Human blood has impressive properties that many people are not even aware of. That’s why we’re dedicating this blog post to the topic of blood. We present 5 interesting facts about our blood.
1. blood volume: How much blood do we actually have?
The blood volume of an adult is around 5 to 6 liters. This makes up around 7 to 8 percent of body weight. Of course, the exact amount of blood varies. It depends, among other things, on a person’s height and weight, but also on gender, age and general health. On average, men have slightly more blood than women. Heavier people also have a little more blood so that every organ and tissue can be well supplied. If blood is lost, the body can replace it in a short time.
2. the color: Why is the blood actually red?
Blood consists of various components. The most important are the platelets, the white blood cells and the red blood cells. The latter are responsible for the color of the blood. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, an iron-containing protein. It is necessary to transport oxygen, one of the most important tasks of the blood. In connection with the oxygen, the hemoglobin turns red. Something similar happens to iron outside the body: under the influence of oxygen, it rusts and turns red.
3. the blood groups: What do they mean?
Not everyone’s blood is the same, quite the opposite. The most common and most important blood group classification distinguishes between blood groups A, B, AB and 0. They refer to certain antigens on the surface of the red blood cells: Antigen A and Antigen B:
- In about 46% of the world’s population, neither antigen is present on the red blood cells. They have blood group 0.
- About 40% of people have blood group A. This means that antigen A is present here.
- Blood group B (with antigen B) is rarer: only around 11% of the world’s population have it.
- Blood group AB, in which both antigens are present, is the rarest at 3%.
4. the immune system: What influence does the blood have on the immune system?
The immune system and the blood are closely linked. The white blood cells (also known as leukocytes) are particularly important.
There are different types of white blood cells that specialize in defending against certain pathogens. Antibodies are another important component of the immune system. These special proteins are released by the body into the blood and distributed throughout the body from there.
5. healthy blood: how can I support my body?
The blood fulfills many vital tasks. For this to be possible, it needs minerals such as calcium. Calcium in the bloodstream is involved in blood clotting, for example, but also in muscle contraction and healthy nerve functions. Vitamin K is also involved in blood clotting. You should therefore make sure you have a sufficient supply of these important substances to keep your body healthy. You can support your body with SILICIUM PLUS or the new SILICIUM PRIME.
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