IS THERE ANY BENEFITS IN DRINKING ANIMAL BLOOD?(Video)
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Drinking blood is often considered a defining characteristic of the vampire subculture; however, not all aspiring vamps agree on the source of their sustenance. While some settle for the blood of an animal, others insist that human blood is the only form of nourishment they require. Besides the obvious concern of blood borne illnesses, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, consuming human blood in large quantities is a toxic habit.
Whether you suffer a busted lip and accidentally swallow a few teaspoons of your own blood or if you enjoy spending your free time participating in a macabre lifestyle that teeters too much on the edge of exsanguination for my liking, it’s best we all know what swallowing even a little bit of human blood can mean for our health. Blood may keep us alive while it’s coursing through our veins and keeping our heart pumping, but ingesting it is just like ingesting any other toxin: a little bit probably won’t cause harm, but too much can be life-threatening.
It may seem like a simple question, but what exactly is blood? This red fluid circulating though our blood vessels plays a major role in fighting infections and acts as the body’s transport system. Blood is generally separated into four categories: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Hemoglobin, a protein molecule found in red blood cells, contains iron which is responsible for carrying oxygen from our lungs to the rest of the body. Our bodies need iron to function and not having enough can lead to iron deficiency, the most common nutritional deficiency and leading cause of anemia.
The body may need iron to function, but too much can lead to major health complications. People with haemochromatosis, a genetic condition that causes iron to build up in the body to toxic levels, often end up suffering from liver disease and even heart failure. Iron overload can be all too common for some people, considering the human body has trouble excreting the mineral. Vampire bats, on the other hand, come equipped with a mucous membrane in their intestinal tract that prevents too much iron from getting into their bloodstreams.
The Risks of Drinking Blood
Blood can be toxic when consumed.
Blood is rich in Iron, and Iron does not easily excreted by the body.Therefore any animals that excessively feed on bloods is liable to Iron overdose.
Pathogen Risk- A body i.e human Body who feeds on Blood often is at risk of several pathogens
HIV; viral infection is inimical to the health of individuals who consumes too many blood.
Image Source- http://www.medicaldaily.com/drinking-blood-can-lead-some-serious-complications-if-youre-not-vampire-bat-dont-do-337320
Source 1- http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2008/07/articles/animals/birds/exposure-to-animal-blood/
Source 3- https://www.livescience.com/15899-drinking-blood-safe.html
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