Eating right for your blood type. (type O)

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Alright guys I've seen a lot of posts about "what should I eat" and "the right diet". What I'm about to tell you will better help you find that answer, also it will help you better understand who you are inside. It's all chemical. This is going to be a long one so bear with me here. One more thing. This is not a diet plan, it is for info on a better you. This is only type O! It went longer than I thought but if you would like to know about the other types let me know and I'll post the others. This is also just a brief capping as I can go much deeper into detail with this, this is just a feeler. ALL of this is VERY IMPORTANT to your diet and lifestyle. Read a few times and take it in. Let me know if you have any questions.

What makes Me Me and You You?
This is the question that is at the heart of the genetic puzzle. It is also central to our exploration of blood types. The key is genetic heritage. People who are O blood type have a different set of characteristics than people who are Type B or Type A - they are susceptible to different diseases, they should eat different foods and exercise in a completely different manner. Some believe that personality is also influenced by blood type. (I also believe this)

First let's start with O.
Blood Type O thrives on a lean, high protein diet.

The Blood Type O Individualized Lifestyle

Why are some people plagued by poor health while others seem to live healthy, vital lives even late in life? Does blood type influence personality? A single drop of blood contains a biochemical make up as unique as your fingerprint. Your blood type is a key to unlocking the secrets to your biochemical individuality. Foods and supplements contain lectins that interact with your cells depending on your blood type. This explains why some nutrients which are beneficial to one blood type, may be harmful to the cells of another.

Next is the profile.
Type O was the first blood type, the type O ancestral prototype was a canny, aggressive predator. Aspects of the Type O profile remain essential in every society even to this day – leadership, extroversion, energy and focus are among their best traits. Type O’s can be powerful and productive, however, when stressed Type O’s response can be one of anger, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. When Type O wiring gets crossed, as a result of a poor diet, lack of exercise, unhealthy behaviors or elevated stress levels, Type O’s are more vulnerable to negative metabolic effects, including insulin resistance, sluggish thyroid activity, and weight gain. When you customize your life to Type O’s strengths you can reap the benefits of your ancestry. Your genetic inheritance offers you the opportunity to be strong, lean, productive, long-lived and optimistic.

What makes you unique as an O?
As a Blood Type O you may be predisposed to certain illnesses, such as ulcers and thyroid disorders. In the 1950’s it was discovered that Type O’s had about twice the instances of ulcers of all kinds than the other blood types. These findings have been replicated many times since then. Type O’s tend to have low levels of thyroid hormone and often exhibit insufficient levels of iodine, a chemical element whose sole purpose is thyroid hormone regulation. This causes many side effects such as weight gain, fluid retention and fatigue. I do not recommend iodine supplements, rather a diet rich in saltwater fish and kelp to help regulate the thyroid gland. Bladder Wrack is also an excellent nutrient for type O’s. This herb, actually a seaweed, is very effective as an aid to weight control for Type O’s. “The fucose in bladder wrack seems to help normalize the sluggish metabolic rate and produce weight loss in Type O’s,” according to Dr. D’Adamo.

 

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I'm not sure if it's my iPhone or what happened but a lot the post vanished. If so here's the rest...

Type O’s also have a higher level of stomach acid than the other blood types, which often results in stomach irritation and ulcers. a licorice preparation called DGL (de glycyrrhizinated licorice) which can reduce discomfort and aid healing. DGL protects the stomach lining in addition to protecting it from stomach acids. Avoid crude licorice preparations as they contain a component of the plant which can cause elevated blood pressure. This component has been removed in DGL. also recommended is Mastic Gum and Bismuth to soothe Type O's common and even frequent stomach troubles. (just suggestions)

Personality of a type O.
In Japan, blood type has long been associated with personality type. You might well be asked your blood type on a job interview! In an independent study of 45 MBA students, Type O’s most often described themselves in ways related to the following characteristics; responsible, decisive, organized, objective, rule-conscious, and practical. Both male and female Type O’s reported a higher percentage of the mesomorphic body type when compared to controls. Interestingly, Type O’s also scored significantly higher than the rest in “sensing” – using the 5 senses to gather information, and in the sensing-thinking combination, indicating that they are more detail and fact oriented, logical, precise and orderly. “I believe that the tendency to sense and get facts right stems from the inbred hunter-gatherer need to observe and accurately assess the environment in order to insure survival.” Says Dr. D’Adamo<---- Author.

Let's talk about stress.
The legacy of your Type O ancestry causes an immediate “fight or flight” response in people of this blood type. However, this finely tuned response to stress, so vital in early Type O’s, is not always so beneficial in modern times. The Type O response can cause bouts of excessive anger, temper tantrums, hyperactivity and even create a severe enough chemical imbalance to bring about a manic episode. Since there is a powerful, synergistic relationship between the release of dopamine and feelings of reward, Type O is more vulnerable to destructive behaviors when overly tired, depressed or bored. These can include gambling, sensation seeking, risk taking, substance abuse and impulsivity. To avoid becoming overstressed, i recommend following the Type O diet, which focuses on lean, organic meats, vegetables and fruits and avoid wheat and dairy which can be triggers for digestive and health issues in Type O. Additionally, he suggests that Type O’s avoid caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine can be particularly harmful because of its tendency to raise adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are already high for Type O’s.

A type O exercise.
Type O’s benefit tremendously from brisk regular exercise that taxes the cardiovascular and muscular skeletal system. But the benefit derived surpasses the goal of physical fitness. Type O also derives the benefit of a well timed chemical release system. The act of physical exercise releases a swarm of neurotransmitter activity that acts as a tonic for the entire system. The Type O who exercises regularly also has a better emotional response. You are more emotionally balanced as a result of well regulated, efficient chemical transport system. More than any other blood type, O’s rely on physical exercise to maintain physical health and emotional balance. Dr. D’Adamo suggests that Type O’s engage in regular physical activity three to four times per week. For best results, engage in aerobic activity for thirty to forty five minutes at least four times per week. If you are easily bored, choose two or three different exercises and vary your routine.

Hunter Of Gunmen

 

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Alright if you've managed to hang in there with me this long, this is what you've been wanting me to shut the fuck up and tell you. "what foods can I eat and what should I stay away from as a type O"?

First here is your Type o characteristics.
Thrive on intense physical exercise and animal proteins. Do not do well with dairy and grain products. Hardy digestive tract. The leading factor in weight gain for Type Os is the gluten found in wheat germ and whole wheat products. Type O have a tendency to have low levels of thyroid hormone and unstable thyroid functions, which cause metabolic problems and weight gain. Type O have high stomach-acid content, can digest meat easily.
Your specialized diet do's and dont's
To be continued........why? Cause it's 4am and I'm goin to bed. If you read the whole thing you'd know type O's need their sleep lol but on a serious note, I'm doing this on my iPhone so it's taking me a while. I promise I'll put the list up tomorrow.



Hunter Of Gunmen

 

[topasch]

Great read bro, thanks. Never thought about this, but I am Type 0 and recently been diagnosed with underactive thyroid. Also I'm in shape better than ever after switching to high Protein, moderate fats and low carb.
So i kind of have seen me in your post lol

Keep the Good stuff coming

 

[1Johnboy]

Very interesting read. Will you be posting information on the other blood types?

 

[deejleos]

Im O+. And most of that sounds dead on


Sent from my iPhone punk!
Train like a freak

 

[Nelson Montana]

I never really bought into the blood type theory, then again, I think someones ethnicity is a factor.

 

[Colstreamer]

Interesting post. Any chance you could do a write up for AB as well?


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Nulli secundus - second to none

Honi soit que mal y pense - evil be to him who evil thinks.

People usually fail when they are on the verge of success, so pay as much care to the end as the beginning: Then there will be no failure - Lao Tzu

 

[stevesmi]

I'm not sure if it's my iPhone or what happened but a lot the post vanished. If so here's the rest...

Type O’s also have a higher level of stomach acid than the other blood types, which often results in stomach irritation and ulcers. a licorice preparation called DGL (de glycyrrhizinated licorice) which can reduce discomfort and aid healing. DGL protects the stomach lining in addition to protecting it from stomach acids. Avoid crude licorice preparations as they contain a component of the plant which can cause elevated blood pressure. This component has been removed in DGL. also recommended is Mastic Gum and Bismuth to soothe Type O's common and even frequent stomach troubles. (just suggestions)

Personality of a type O.
In Japan, blood type has long been associated with personality type. You might well be asked your blood type on a job interview! In an independent study of 45 MBA students, Type O’s most often described themselves in ways related to the following characteristics; responsible, decisive, organized, objective, rule-conscious, and practical. Both male and female Type O’s reported a higher percentage of the mesomorphic body type when compared to controls. Interestingly, Type O’s also scored significantly higher than the rest in “sensing” – using the 5 senses to gather information, and in the sensing-thinking combination, indicating that they are more detail and fact oriented, logical, precise and orderly. “I believe that the tendency to sense and get facts right stems from the inbred hunter-gatherer need to observe and accurately assess the environment in order to insure survival.” Says Dr. D’Adamo<---- Author.

Let's talk about stress.
The legacy of your Type O ancestry causes an immediate “fight or flight” response in people of this blood type. However, this finely tuned response to stress, so vital in early Type O’s, is not always so beneficial in modern times. The Type O response can cause bouts of excessive anger, temper tantrums, hyperactivity and even create a severe enough chemical imbalance to bring about a manic episode. Since there is a powerful, synergistic relationship between the release of dopamine and feelings of reward, Type O is more vulnerable to destructive behaviors when overly tired, depressed or bored. These can include gambling, sensation seeking, risk taking, substance abuse and impulsivity. To avoid becoming overstressed, i recommend following the Type O diet, which focuses on lean, organic meats, vegetables and fruits and avoid wheat and dairy which can be triggers for digestive and health issues in Type O. Additionally, he suggests that Type O’s avoid caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine can be particularly harmful because of its tendency to raise adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are already high for Type O’s.

A type O exercise.
Type O’s benefit tremendously from brisk regular exercise that taxes the cardiovascular and muscular skeletal system. But the benefit derived surpasses the goal of physical fitness. Type O also derives the benefit of a well timed chemical release system. The act of physical exercise releases a swarm of neurotransmitter activity that acts as a tonic for the entire system. The Type O who exercises regularly also has a better emotional response. You are more emotionally balanced as a result of well regulated, efficient chemical transport system. More than any other blood type, O’s rely on physical exercise to maintain physical health and emotional balance. Dr. D’Adamo suggests that Type O’s engage in regular physical activity three to four times per week. For best results, engage in aerobic activity for thirty to forty five minutes at least four times per week. If you are easily bored, choose two or three different exercises and vary your routine.

Hunter Of Gunmen

can you explain more in depth about what i bolded? where can i get those and which one do you recommend i try first..

I am not O blood type, but i have most of the similarities you mentioned and i know people who are O types who could use those herbs/supplements. would love to try them, could be a great little find.. what are your experiences with those yourself?

 

[stingray23]

very interesting

 

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Thanks for the feedback guys! I will be posting for all blood types but as each one is pretty long I only did type O first since it's more common. Natural factors is a company that makes DGL licorice chewables, it cost around $8 a bottle. You can buy online or in a healthfood store if they are big enough.


Hunter Of Gunmen

 

[ceo]

The info can easily be found with a quick google search for the other types. It's directly from D'Adamo's book "Eat Right For Your Type". The book's been around since the mid 90's I believe. I first saw it in '97 IIRC.

 

[ceo]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I will be posting for all blood types but as each one is pretty long...

Yeah, but it's all copy and paste, so you could post it all in just a few minutes. Easier still, just paste a link.

 

[overgreen]

Wow that's just scary it's so right on, I'm O+. I've had thyroid cancer and I use to get ulcers, never diagnosed but I could feel them. Got them from worrying too much when I was younger.

 

[semper03]

The info can easily be found with a quick google search for the other types. It's directly from D'Adamo's book "Eat Right For Your Type". The book's been around since the mid 90's I believe. I first saw it in '97 IIRC.

Yes you can but most people never think to look into their blood type as a factor so they don't think to search for it. I have told others through posts to read the book and they can get it from amazon but no one would they would just flood me with PM's about it. So this stops my inbox.


Hunter Of Gunmen

 

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Here is a link from Michael lam MD. Here he breaks down the diet do's and don'ts for a type O. You may not like your restrictions, I know I didn't.

http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o_chart.asp


Hunter Of Gunmen

 

[Colstreamer]

The info can easily be found with a quick google search for the other types. It's directly from D'Adamo's book "Eat Right For Your Type". The book's been around since the mid 90's I believe. I first saw it in '97 IIRC.

Thanks, I'm gonna go check it out.


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Nulli secundus - second to none

Honi soit que mal y pense - evil be to him who evil thinks.

People usually fail when they are on the verge of success, so pay as much care to the end as the beginning: Then there will be no failure - Lao Tzu

 

[Colstreamer]

http://www.dadamo.com/bloodtype_AB.htm

Here's a link to d'adamo's website. Brief description of each blood type.

AB, mine, seems to be fairly crappy really! Lol!


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Nulli secundus - second to none

Honi soit que mal y pense - evil be to him who evil thinks.

People usually fail when they are on the verge of success, so pay as much care to the end as the beginning: Then there will be no failure - Lao Tzu

 

[stevesmi]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I will be posting for all blood types but as each one is pretty long I only did type O first since it's more common. Natural factors is a company that makes DGL licorice chewables, it cost around $8 a bottle. You can buy online or in a healthfood store if they are big enough.


Hunter Of Gunmen

my health food store has this.. i am gonna buy it and take it before bed. sounds like something that would work wonders for a BB who eats so close to bed.

 

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http://www.dadamo.com/bloodtype_AB.htm

Here's a link to d'adamo's website. Brief description of each blood type.

AB, mine, seems to be fairly crappy really! Lol!


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Nulli secundus - second to none

Honi soit que mal y pense - evil be to him who evil thinks.

People usually fail when they are on the verge of success, so pay as much care to the end as the beginning: Then there will be no failure - Lao Tzu

Yes it does lol I think A's are mostly vegetarian diets. I would die on that!


Hunter Of Gunmen

 

[Colstreamer]

Yes it does lol I think A's are mostly vegetarian diets. I would die on that!


Hunter Of Gunmen

Yeah AB the incestuous bastard love child of blood types. Lol.


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Nulli secundus - second to none

Honi soit que mal y pense - evil be to him who evil thinks.

People usually fail when they are on the verge of success, so pay as much care to the end as the beginning: Then there will be no failure - Lao Tzu

 

[stevesmi]

i guess i will have to order a blood type kit to find out.

i only know the blood type of one of my parents.. not enough info to find out

 

[Colstreamer]

I tried it for a week. I gotta say for me 250g cod is a whole load easier for me to digest than 250g chicken. So far eating has become a lot easier for me following the recommendations for my blood type.

If anyone's interested I got a PDF of the book (eat right for your blood type) that I can email you.


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