Kurt Hemond MD

Blood Type Diet For Beginners Kurt Hemond MD

The concept of blood type diets was originally put forth by the naturopathic physician Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo in his book, "Eat Right 4 Your Type." He claims that differing blood types evolved at various points in our genetic history and that your blood type should determine what you eat and how you exercise. Blood type diets are a system of eating which categorize foods as beneficial, neutral, or harmful. It's based on a person's blood type and other factors. D'Adamo claims foods harmful to your blood type cause an agglutination reaction. This makes blood cells stick together, increasing the risk of disease. While the blood type diet has gained popularity in recent years, it is important to bear in mind that there is a lack of evidence supporting its claimed benefits. The diet can be restrictive and could get expensive, and it may be extremely time consuming to prepare meals from the provided food lists. There has not been rigorous scientific study on the blood-type diet, as stated by D'Adamo himself, aside from a 2014 PLoS ONE study that concluded, "the findings do not support the blood-type diet hypothesis."As with any diet or exercise program, it is important to speak with a doctor before starting a diet for blood type.