Recently rapper Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker and his fiancée Meghan Fox caught headlines following revelations that they occasionally drink each other’s blood as part of a ritual. In an interview with Glamour UK, Meghan stated that they take some drops of each other on rare occasions for rituals only.
Taking human blood should be taken
As a result of the revelation, many people are now wondering whether it is okay to drink each other’s blood and if there are any benefits. However, the head of a real-life vampire group has warned that taking someone’s blood is deadly and ought to be avoided.
In a chat with TMZ, the New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) leaders claimed that drinking other human blood is not recommended and must be undertaken under the guidance of specialists if they can’t resist the desire.
Belfazaar Ashantison, the co-founder of the real-life vampire club, told the website that blood must be screened first for potential blood-borne infections. However, he also admits that self-identifying vampires, such as himself, have their blood regularly tested to verify that their blood is healthy.
Furthermore, according to Father Sebastiaan, the annual Endless Night Vampire Ball originator, a medical expert should be responsible for drawing blood. Most vampires research extensively on their blood donors before consuming.
Health experts warn against consuming blood
As per the Futurism article, healthcare experts are even less enthusiastic about the habit of consuming blood. They argue that even a few droplets of blood can produce hemochromatosis, which is harmful to the human body and can lead to liver damage, blood pressure, and dehydration. In addition, swallowing infected blood has the potential to spread blood-borne infections such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C.
According to Live Science, many Americans consume blood for different reasons despite this. For example, some people claimed that drinking blood provided them with more energy.
According to studies, using one’s blood for platelet-rich plasma therapy can help in healing sports injuries and wounds. However, Healthline warns that the method doesn’t involve drinking blood since it is a process that involves blood injections.
