In our study, we reported that the majority of the population with blood group B had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); however, only a small fraction of people with blood group O had been diagnosed with the disease.
Of the eight main blood types, people with Type O have the lowest risk for heart attacks and blood clots in the legs and lungs. This may be because people with other blood types have higher levels of certain clotting factors, which are proteins that cause blood to coagulate (solidify).
Those with type O blood should choose high-protein foods and eat lots of meat, vegetables, fish, and fruit but limit grains, beans, and legumes. To lose weight, seafood, kelp, red meat, broccoli, spinach, and olive oil are best; wheat, corn, and dairy are to be avoided.
As per the study, a protein in the blood called non-Willebrand factor is higher in people with non O blood type and it has been associated with elevated blood sugar levels.
O blood group is the basic oligosaccharide structure for the different blood groups. It contains 2 galactose, a fucose and a N-acetylglucosamine.
Group O individuals have defective A or B transferases; therefore, no terminal carbohydrate is added, leaving H antigen, the terminal sugar of which is fucose, on the RBC. Some H antigen precursor remains on A and B RBCs in this order: A2 > B > A2B > A1 > A1B.
Can Type O blood drink coffee? When it comes to drinks, caffeine and alcohol aren't recommended for type O people. Fizzy drinks, tea, coffee and all types of wine, beer and spirits are restricted on this particular blood type diet.
Over 80% of the population has a positive blood type and can receive O positive blood. That's another reason it's in such high demand. O positive donors who are CMV negative are known as Heroes for Babies at the Red Cross because it is the safest blood for transfusions for immune deficient newborns.
People with O blood type should follow a high protein diet, full of lean meats, fish, eggs, kale, lettuce, broccoli, onions, pumpkins, turnip, red peppers, okra, garlic, ginger, cherries, figs, plums, prunes, raspberries, cranberries and gooseberries.
Chances are higher you'll live longer if you have type O blood. Experts think your lowered risk of disease in your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease) may be one reason for this.
Dana Devine, shows that people with blood groups A or AB are more likely to have a severe COVID infection than people with blood groups B or O. The study looked at 95 patients critically ill with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the intensive care units (ICUs) of two major Vancouver hospitals.
The authors found that individuals with type O blood were less likely to contract SARS-CoV-2 compared with non–type O blood groups (ARR = 0.88; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84–0.92). Rhesus (Rh)-negative individuals were also less likely to be diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 (ARR = 0.79; 95% CI, 0.73–0.85).
Contrary to popular belief, O- blood is not the rarest blood type. It is estimated 7 percent of the population has O- blood type while only 1% of the population has AB- blood.
What can blood type O people eat for breakfast? O-types are advised to have stewed prunes, or fresh or dried figs. Oats with soya milk and green tea are also recommended as alternatives to wheat, dairy milk, and black tea: all of which you should be avoiding.
Recommended Herbs, Spices & Condiments for Blood Type O
Parsley soothes the digestive tract, as does warming spices such as cayenne pepper. Black pepper, white pepper, and vinegar create a feeling of discomfort to type O's.
Vitamin B, vitamin K, calcium, licorice. Type O's should supplement diet with sea kelp and seaweed containing natural iodine to stimulate their low thyroid and sluggish metabolism.
For type O's, vigorous exercises such as bicycling, swimming, running and jogging, speed and hill walking are great. Sports that require running and direction change, such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and hockey also are considered vigorous exercises.
Glutens in wheat germ interfere with type O metabolic processes. Inefficient metabolism causes food to convert more slowly to energy and store itself as fat. Breads, muffins, and even wheat-free breads are not good for type O's, since most contain some wheat.
Dairy & Eggs
Other type O's may eat an occasional egg and small amounts of dairy, but it is generally a poor protein source for type O's. Instead, use non-dairy milk alternatives, including soy, rice, and almond milks. Soya milk and cheese are excellent high-protein alternatives for type O's.
O negative blood is often called the 'universal blood type' because people of any blood type can receive it. This makes it vitally important in an emergency or when a patient's blood type is unknown.
Blood Group: O
Avoid: Spinach, cabbage, corn, cauliflower, eggplant, mushrooms, oranges, kiwi, strawberry, blackberry, coconut, green peas, peanut butter and wheat starch.
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.