Eat right for your blood type???

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staciekins
staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

This is not a requirement for any blood type and each person may be different. It was just found by a doc who made connections from certain food to certain blood types. It is just a guideline. You don't need to eliminate foods from your diet. It merely suggests that you limit the use of certain foods. You can choose to believe it or not. It is your choice. It is just info.
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  • helenium
    helenium Posts: 546 Member
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    Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

    Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

    Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

    Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

    Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

    From a scientific point of view, I think it's completely rubbish. Blood type has no effect on metabolism etc. and following a diet that cuts out certain foods is not healthy.

    Blood groups refer to certain proteins that cover the surface of your red blood cells. They're determined by a couple of genes and they're not implicated in any other bodily functions, and certainly not metabolism or fat/carb oxidation.

    Read Wikipedia's 'criticism' section on any proposed fad diet. Gives you an idea of the kind of reception from the scientific community.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type_diet

    Edit: Sorry, this may sound like I'm attacking you - by no means! I'm attacking the blood group diet, not you :)
  • MadeToCraveHIM
    MadeToCraveHIM Posts: 213 Member
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    Good info! Thanks for sharing!
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Keep in mind, the first two pages of the articles are about your blood type, then it just goes into broad food choice tables.
  • Celo24
    Celo24 Posts: 566 Member
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    Sorry, not buying it. That website is a giant billboard that screams "SEND US MONEY SO WE CAN MAKE MORE WEBSITES TO MAKE YOU SEND US MORE MONEY!!!!"
  • stevemcknight
    stevemcknight Posts: 647 Member
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    My thoughts are it works, because it restricts your intake of certain foods. In my experience as a trainer - I've found that shockingly, low carb works, low fat works, the zone works, primal blueprint works..... what doesn't work, is bouncing around. I've never read any convincing science that the Blood Type diet should work, yet I knew several people who have done it and found success.

    I think it, as a by product, unrelated to the blood type, works because it puts people on a plan!

    Pick something and stick with it!
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

    Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

    Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

    Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

    Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

    From a scientific point of view, I think it's completely rubbish. Blood type has no effect on metabolism etc. and following a diet that cuts out certain foods is not healthy.

    Blood groups refer to certain proteins that cover the surface of your red blood cells. They're determined by a couple of genes and they're not implicated in any other bodily functions, and certainly not metabolism or fat/carb oxidation.

    Read Wikipedia's 'criticism' section on any proposed fad diet. Gives you an idea of the kind of reception from the scientific community.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type_diet

    Edit: Sorry, this may sound like I'm attacking you - by no means! I'm attacking the blood group diet, not you :)

    Eating by blood type does NOT mean completely eliminating certain foods from your diet, just limiting and portioning them. It is just a take on how people with certain blood types tend to metabolize/digest certain foods differently. It doesn't mean ALL blood types follow the same guidelines. Just that sometime certain blood types are more sensitive to some foods.
  • Barelmy
    Barelmy Posts: 590 Member
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    Oh hey look, type As are supposed to be vegetarian.

    Seriously though, what studies? How were they conducted?
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Sorry, not buying it. That website is a giant billboard that screams "SEND US MONEY SO WE CAN MAKE MORE WEBSITES TO MAKE YOU SEND US MORE MONEY!!!!"

    You don't have to "buy" anything. The website has a lot of free info and doesn't once ask for money to get the info.
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Oh hey look, type As are supposed to be vegetarian.

    Seriously though, what studies? How were they conducted?

    Type A's don't HAVE to be vegetarians. It just says they strive and flourish better.
  • nicolee516
    nicolee516 Posts: 1,862 Member
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    Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

    Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

    Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

    Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

    Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

    From a scientific point of view, I think it's completely rubbish. Blood type has no effect on metabolism etc. and following a diet that cuts out certain foods is not healthy.

    Blood groups refer to certain proteins that cover the surface of your red blood cells. They're determined by a couple of genes and they're not implicated in any other bodily functions, and certainly not metabolism or fat/carb oxidation.

    Read Wikipedia's 'criticism' section on any proposed fad diet. Gives you an idea of the kind of reception from the scientific community.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type_diet

    Edit: Sorry, this may sound like I'm attacking you - by no means! I'm attacking the blood group diet, not you :)

    Eating by blood type does NOT mean completely eliminating certain foods from your diet, just limiting and portioning them. It is just a take on how people with certain blood types tend to metabolize/digest certain foods differently. It doesn't mean ALL blood types follow the same guidelines. Just that sometime certain blood types are more sensitive to some foods.

    I actually have eaten by my blood type for about 9 years now. I actually think there is some merit to it. It actually requires you to listen to your body and it will tell you what is right for it. Because of the blood type diet, that is how I found out that I could tolerate gluten. The only reason I found that out was because it was eliminted from my diet...otherwise, I would have never put the 2 and 2 together. how do I know? I tried to eat it here and there, and I noticed a big difference. I am an O and my hubby is an A, and I know he feels much better when he doesn't eat animal protein. He still eats it though, but in moderation. I have the book and it states that the food lists are guidelines and every individual is different. So some foods on the lists may not affect you like it would another person, but people have to just be willing to notice the changes in your body after you eat those foods.....I think alot of people have a hard time noticing differences like that.
  • ChessRonin
    ChessRonin Posts: 160 Member
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    Hah, it looks like Scientology for nutrition...no thanks, no need for your hokey, esoteric, apocryphal, unsupported theories Peter D'Adamo.
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Jeeze, I never thought everyone would take this all personally!!! Chillax! I only posted this because I found it interesting!!!
  • countrygirl_717
    countrygirl_717 Posts: 204
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    Frankly, while I don't usually buy into 'fad diets' I'm not looking at this as a fad diet. Its just some helpful info. I already know what I can eat and can't eat to feel good and lose weight, build muscle and not have digestive issues. I really was reading this solely to test it on what I already know about myself. Shocker!! - most of it was dead on!
    If I eat grain products - I have problems
    If I eat too much dairy - I have problems
    If I eat coconut - I have problems
    Many of the things he says I shouldn't eat, I either don't like in the first place, or I already have figured out that they bother me, or inhibit me in some way.
    Many of the things that he says I SHOULD eat I've already figured out work best for me and help me perform at my peak. Of course I don't believe in completely cutting out any food group from your diet, but if you're a type O with the sensitivities that he says type O's can have, and that I DO have, cutting out those things that make you feel terrible and bother your digestive system is a no brainer!
  • kblau
    kblau Posts: 38
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    I actually think it's not a too bad idea. I've always been interested in trying it! I'm actually a type A and I only eat lean chicken and fish and I've felt so much better since I started doing that. I also heard some success using this diet from a teacher at school. we also have a book at home called "eat right for you type" I'm not sure if it's the same guy though. thanks for posting this!
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
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    Jeeze, I never thought everyone would take this all personally!!! Chillax! I only posted this because I found it interesting!!!

    I don't think anyone's attacking you, so don't worry about. Don't take the posts personally because everyone is talking about the diet, not you. :flowerforyou:

    I agree with most of the above that it's most likely a bunch of crap. I mean, according to my blood diet diet profile I should be cutting out pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes which, well, simply put is NO NO NO NO NO and more double NO. I don't have any sensitivities to gluten, wheat, starch, etc. and I eat these things everyday in good balance and conjunction with everything else yet still manage to lose weight and thrive and be healthy.

    I was interested in this and read all about it before, but it just doesn't hold any water for me. Eating a well balanced diet that gives you a calorie deficit in conjunction with an exercise program that incorporates both strength training and cardio...that's good for every blood type and truly does work. :bigsmile:
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Frankly, while I don't usually buy into 'fad diets' I'm not looking at this as a fad diet. Its just some helpful info. I already know what I can eat and can't eat to feel good and lose weight, build muscle and not have digestive issues. I really was reading this solely to test it on what I already know about myself. Shocker!! - most of it was dead on!
    If I eat grain products - I have problems
    If I eat too much dairy - I have problems
    If I eat coconut - I have problems
    Many of the things he says I shouldn't eat, I either don't like in the first place, or I already have figured out that they bother me, or inhibit me in some way.
    Many of the things that he says I SHOULD eat I've already figured out work best for me and help me perform at my peak. Of course I don't believe in completely cutting out any food group from your diet, but if you're a type O with the sensitivities that he says type O's can have, and that I DO have, cutting out those things that make you feel terrible and bother your digestive system is a no brainer!

    Yes, It depends on the person. I have found dairy and carbs to cause problems with my stomach. Is it my blood type? I don't know, but it's worth checking into. Thanks for the input!
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    Jeeze, I never thought everyone would take this all personally!!! Chillax! I only posted this because I found it interesting!!!

    I don't think anyone's attacking you, so don't worry about. Don't take the posts personally because everyone is talking about the diet, not you. :flowerforyou:

    I agree with most of the above that it's most likely a bunch of crap. I mean, according to my blood diet diet profile I should be cutting out pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes which, well, simply put is NO NO NO NO NO and more double NO. I don't have any sensitivities to gluten, wheat, starch, etc. and I eat these things everyday in good balance and conjunction with everything else yet still manage to lose weight and thrive and be healthy.

    I was interested in this and read all about it before, but it just doesn't hold any water for me. Eating a well balanced diet that gives you a calorie deficit in conjunction with an exercise program that incorporates both strength training and cardio...that's good for every blood type and truly does work. :bigsmile:

    Oh, I know it isn't a direct attck. I was just shocked at the negativity. And as I said before everyone is different. It says Type A's should not eat much meats and flourish on a vegetarian diet. Does this mean ALL type A's are like that? No, just that the studies show they are more prone to be sensitive to them...
  • emariec78
    emariec78 Posts: 530 Member
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    I read this book and tried the diet about a year ago. I found it restricted me from eating too many foods I enjoy, mostly peppers and spicy foods, so I gave it up after a few weeks. It does generally encourage you to eat a healthy well rounded diet without having to do anything that I would consider a fad diet, though, so I wouldn't see any issue with following it if you find the food choices acceptable. I'd recommend getting the book from the library if you want to learn more and save yourself the money!

    What I took away about the science is that it is based more around what blood types are typically found within certain populations and the diets those populations typically eat. Its more of an anthropological study in eating than anything.
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
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    I read this book and tried the diet about a year ago. I found it restricted me from eating too many foods I enjoy, mostly peppers and spicy foods, so I gave it up after a few weeks. It does generally encourage you to eat a healthy well rounded diet without having to do anything that I would consider a fad diet, though, so I wouldn't see any issue with following it if you find the food choices acceptable. I'd recommend getting the book from the library if you want to learn more and save yourself the money!

    What I took away about the science is that it is based more around what blood types are typically found within certain populations and the diets those populations typically eat. Its more of an anthropological study in eating than anything.

    Exactly! Thank you!
  • helenium
    helenium Posts: 546 Member
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    What I took away about the science is that it is based more around what blood types are typically found within certain populations and the diets those populations typically eat. Its more of an anthropological study in eating than anything.

    That's a case of confusing correlation vs. causation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correlation_does_not_imply_causation).

    I'm also quite concerned about these 'studies'. Are they cited? Were they conducted well and published in good journals? Did they give similar results on repetition?

    This particular diet is quite well known in the scientific community, but only because it's VERY good at duping people into believing it when it has not been fully tested and most likely has no physiological basis whatsoever.

    It saddens me when people buy into these things and trust that every scientist can conduct science as well as any other... because there are good scientists and bad scientists.

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