Blood Type O
History
The blood type O in
ancestral times was a
smart aggressive predator
that strove to be in top
position this characteristic
was for survival in a hostile
environment.
Type O qualities are of
powerful and productive
type but one under
pressure can take this to
extreme.
Type O are noted for great
leadership qualities.
Type O can be vulnerable
to addictive nature such as
gambling, smoking, drugs
and alcohol.
Type O if in balance has a
hardy immune system.
These are observation made by
Peter J. DAdamo founder of the
blood type diet.
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Approximately 40,000 years ago the only blood type that
existed in humans was the O Type as time pasted and food
sources have changed and integrated so has human blood
types. About 20 25,000 years ago saw the first change
with the development of blood type A. This was due to
the increase in human population causing a decline in
animal resources and the first signs of horticulture began.
Around 15,000 years ago agricultural and horticultural
practices had developed further to incorporate dairy,
meat, grains and plant foods into the human diet. Due to
this change blood Type B occurred to handle this
omnivorous diet.
The most recent change has seen AB Blood Type occurring
a blending of Type A Caucasian and Type B Mongolian.
This recent advance is no more than 1,500 year in the
making.
The blood type system was foundered by Karl Landsteiner
in 1900.
Blood type differences
Blood types of difference due to the protein or lack of
protein molecule called an antigen that presents on the
outside surface of the cell, this is present or not present so
the body can recognise the blood cell as self not foreign.
This factor is essential so the immune system does not
eliminate the blood cells.
Blood type O has no antigen present. This antigen
difference decides what blood type are compatible with
each other during transfusion and organ donors.
Food and blood type
In 60 70 % of all food have lecithin proteins within them.
These proteins interact with blood type antigens (proteins
on the cell surface) in two ways they either see them as
friend or as foe. If they see a friend everything is
harmonious if foe (enemy) is presented then the lecithin
protein synthesises antibodies to round up and eliminate
the blood cells. Therefore having a detrimental effect on
health according to Peter DAdamo.
This theory of blood type and the interaction with lecithin
proteins within food is the extensive works of James and
Peter DAdamo more detail can be obtained from the
book series Eat Right 4 Your Type and
http://www.dadamo.com/ .
Blood Type O
Dietary Guidelines
Choose organic wholefoods
Type O requires a high animal
Beneficial
protein diet.
Red Meat Eat lean organic meat prepared
Red snapper medium to
Halibut rare several times a week.
Pumpkin Seeds Eat regular portions of oily cold-
Flaxseed water fish
Kelp this reduces inflammation that O type is
prone too.
Spinach
Consume little or no dairy as
Bananas
digestive
Blueberries
enzymes are not available in this
Green tea
blood type.
Neutral Eliminate wheat products.
Limit beans.
Chicken Eat lots of organic fruit and
Most fish vegetables.
Soy products Cut out coffee and caffeine drinks.
Almonds Use nut and dried fruits for snacks.

Avoid
Lifestyle Strategies
Processed meats
Dairy foods Make lifestyle changes gradually
Lentils rather than
Kidney beans trying to tackle everything at once.
Pinto beans Eat all meals even snacks at a table
Peanut butter and
Corn dont skip meals.
All wheat Have snacks on hand
Rhubarb Chew slowly
Avoid making big decisions or
The night shade family
spending
potatoes, tomatoes
money whilst stressed.
and eggplant.
Do physical exercise when anxious
Do 45 to 60 minutes of aerobic
exercise
3 times a week
When craving pleasure releasing
substances
such as alcohol, cigarettes, sugar or drug do
something physical.

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 Avoid Caffeine and alcohol as this raises
adrenal levels.
Stop smoking.
Practice anger management techniques if
required.

For further information on the

Blood Type Diet
Book;
Peter J. D Adamo , Live Right 4 Your Type (2002), Penguin Books 2002, London, Uk.
Peter J. D Adamo Website;
http://www.dadamo.com/bloodtype_O.htm

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