You
probably already know that if you want to preserve your health and live
longer, then a healthy diet, regular exercise and proper cardiac care
can help you to do just that. You may also be aware that your genes
play a role in determining what types of health struggles you may face,
but did you know that your blood type may also make you more prone to
some illnesses and simultaneously reduce your risk for others?
Intuitively it makes sense, because the distinguishing factor between
blood types are antigens (the immune systems defense system) and each
blood type group evolved defences against the lethal diseases its’
people were most exposed to.
Can Your Blood Type Determine if You Will Live Longer?
Blood Type O
In 2011, Associate Professor Muredach Reilly and his colleagues at
the University of Pennsylvania’s Cardiovascular Institute in
Philadelphia discovered a gene called ADAMTS7 which markedly raises a
person’s risk for heart attack
and coronary artery disease. Interestingly, the scientists found that
people with blood type O (the most common blood type), who had the
ADAMTS7 gene did not experience an increased coronary artery disease or
heat attack risk. This study suggests that that there is some defensive
factor in blood type O that protects a person from developing heart
disease. Scientists have also found that people with blood type O
have a reduced risk of dying from malaria and from contracting syphilis,
gastric cancer and tuberculosis. On the downside, blood type O
individuals have a higher risk of developing peptic ulcers, and venous
thromboembolism, contracting cholera and noravirus and getting attacked
by mosquito’s. Preliminary Danish research also suggests that men with
blood type O are more susceptible to obesity, particularly when they are
exposed to high levels of pollution at work.
Blood Type A
When it comes to blood type A, multiple studies have found that
people with this blood type have a greater risk for gastric cancer. The
exact reason why is unknown but researchers speculate that this blood
type may be more susceptible to alcohol, smoking, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs and other gastric cancer risks. In addition,
recent research has found that this blood type increases a person’s
chance of contracting rotavirus. On the Brightside, women with type A
blood appear to be more fertile and have a better chance of conceiving.
Blood Type AB
Blood type AB is the rarest and newest blood type. There has not been
much research on disease susceptibility for this blood type, but
according to naturopathic physician and author of “Eating Right for Your
Type,” Peter D’Adamo, type AB individuals are more prone to GI,
respiratory and ear infections; parasites, anemia, and most cancers.
These individuals should also be diligent with cardiac care, because
they may be more susceptible to blood clots and heart attacks, according
to D’Adamo. Studies have also found that women with blood type AB or B
have a higher risk of developing pancreatic and ovarian cancer and
preliminary evidence suggests that women with type AB have a much higher
risk of developing pre-eclampsia (a lethal blood pressure condition)
during pregnancy.
Blood Type B
According to Michael Lam, MD, and author of “The Blood Type Diet,”
type Bs are usually resistant to heart attacks, heart disease, cancer
and many of the most severe diseases in modern life. Conversely, they
are more susceptible to strokes and immune system related disorders such
as chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus and multiple sclerosis.
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