What are blood types?
The four major types of blood are A, B AB and O. The presence or lack of antigens, which are substances that trigger an immune reaction, determines the blood type. If both antigens are present (A or B), the blood type is AB. If neither are present, blood is classified O.
It is especially important when it comes to blood transfusions. The wrong blood type can cause serious reactions.
The Blood Type Diet
The blood type diet states that each blood type is unique and has its own characteristics and needs. Following a diet tailored to your blood type will improve health and wellbeing.
* Blood Type A – This blood type is often associated with a “vegetarian diet” that emphasizes plant-based protein, grains and vegetables. It is recommended to avoid meat, dairy and wheat.
* Blood Type B – This blood type has a more varied diet that includes meats, grains, and dairy products. It is best to avoid peanuts, peanut butter, chicken, wheat and corn.
* Blood Type Ab: This blood type combines the A and B diets, with an emphasis on seafood, grains, dairy products, and tofu. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoked meats.
* Blood Type O : This blood group is associated with high-protein foods, such as meats, vegetables, and seafood. The consumption of grains, dairy products, and legumes is discouraged.
What do the experts say?
The scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of the Blood Type Diet is limited.
Many experts believe that the diet plans, with the exception of Blood Type B, are beneficial to everyone, regardless their blood type .
A vegetarian diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits (as is recommended for Blood Type A), can be considered healthy. It can also help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. The diet doesn’t seem important. Nearly everyone can benefit from it.
A high-protein diet, which includes meats and vegetables in abundance (as is recommended for Blood Type O), can be helpful for weight loss and building muscle–even if your blood type is not O.
It does not seem that the diet prescribed for blood types B provides clinically significant benefits to anyone. The list of dos and don’ts is a random collection with no basis in nutrition science.
