Blood Type and
Menopause
Menopause affects every midlife woman regardless of blood
type, but knowing this piece of vital information will help you negotiate this
hormonal transition in the best of health.
If you are blood
type O…
If you are following your blood type diet and exercising
regularly, you are less susceptible to some of the most common risk factors
associated with hormone depletion, including osteoporosis and heart
disease. Your greatest vulnerabilities
at this time of life involve inflammatory diseases, metabolic syndrome and poor
thyroid regulation – all which can be mediated by diet.
If you are blood
type A…
You are most vulnerable by a host of conditions triggered
by hormone depletion, but hormone replacement for type A’s is not
recommended. Your optimal diet is
vegetarian with limited amounts of fish and poultry and greater amounts of
vegetables, beans, fruits, organic soy foods (tofu, edamame), and healthy
grains like quinoa and amaranth. Reducing stress will also help you to remain
balanced – A’s tend to produce more of the hormone cortisol when stressed,
which can place strain on your heart and exacerbate hormonal imbalance.
If you are blood
type B…
You have a generally good prognosis for common effects of
hormone depletion (osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer) – as long as you follow
the type B diet. Your optimal diet
includes a balanced mix of meat, fish, dairy, fruits, vegetables and nuts. Avoid chicken, corn, soy, and wheat. Conditions that may affect mid-life women are
urinary tract infections and insulin resistance, but these can be mediated by
diet.
If you are blood
type AB…
With a higher risk for blood clots and certain types of
cancer, type AB’s should avoid hormone replacement therapy. More bad news for AB’s – they have the
highest instance of osteoporosis of all blood types. To counteract these issues, enjoy a mix of
calcium-rich foods, fish, soy, dairy, fruits, and vegetables and avoid chicken
and corn.
By following your blood type guidelines, you can minimize
the discomforts associated with the changes of menopause.
Eat Right for Your
Type
The concept to "Eat Right For Your Type" - or
the "Blood Type Diet" - is based on research conducted by Peter
D'Adamo, ND, who claims that people fare better (including with weight
management), when tailoring their diet to their specific blood types. He
proposes that lectins cause agglutination (clotting) of blood cells in someone
with the wrong blood type, which in turn may create serious liver or kidney
problems as visible under a microscope.
He further theorizes that elevated urine indican levels-
prevalent in many gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease,
diverticulitis, pancreatic insufficiency, inflammatory bowel diseases and
others - can also be attributed to specific blood types affecting the interactions
of foods with intestinal bacteria, and creating polyamine abnormalities.
In addition, different blood types, according to Peter D'Adamo,
affect the body's secretory performance in respect to digestive juices, whereby
a Type O for instance is capable of producing higher than average stomach acid
levels, which could lead to a greater incidence of gastric ulcers. As a result, he advises that:
Blood type O …
… should basically stick to a high protein diet
(including red meat), low carbs, and enriched with fruits and vegetables. They should limit the intake of wheat germ, whole-wheat
products, corn, and avoid dairy products and most nuts. Type O types are
commonly affected with hypothyroidism, high stomach acid (leading to ulcers),
and thinner blood with greater resistance to blood clotting.
Blood type A …
… should basically stick to fruits and vegetables (high
carbs / low fat). They have thicker blood than other blood types, a sensitive
immune system, and should not consume dairy products, animal fats, meats, and
some grains. They are at a heightened risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes
and cancer.
Blood type B …
… should consume a balanced diet (fruits and vegetables,
grains, fish, dairy, meat, but avoid chicken).
They have the best chance of bypassing or overcoming everyday types of
diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
Blood type AB …
… should consume a mostly vegetarian diet, and only on
rare occasions some fish, meat (no chicken), and dairy.
Menopause support
protocols
The D'Adamo Health Protocols are a series of naturopathic
techniques that you can use to enhance your health and vitality. These should
not be done as substitution for the services of a licensed practitioner and are
not to be used in the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of any specific
disease. Use this protocol for 6 weeks to address the menopause symptoms.
BLOOD GROUP A
1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Phytocal A (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules,
2-3 times daily
3. Aromastat (Chamomile: Matricaria recutita)
standardized to 1.2% Apigenin: 225 mg, 1 capsule, 2-3 times daily
4. Polyvite A (ABO-specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules,
twice daily
5. Soy Isoflavones: 50 mg, 1 capsule daily
6. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate): 50 mg, 1 capsule
daily
BLOOD GROUP B
1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Methyl 12 Plus (Methylcobalamin): 1000 mcg, 1-2
capsules at bedtime
3. Phytocal B (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules,
2-3 times daily
4. Polyvite B (ABO-specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules,
twice daily
5. Magnesium: 350 mg, 2 capsules, twice daily
BLOOD GROUP AB
1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Phytocal AB (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules,
2-3 times daily
3. Sip Right 4 Your Type Tea B (Sage Leaves: Salvia
officinalis): 153 mg, 1 cup of tea, 2-3 times daily
4. Polyvite AB (ABO-specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules,
twice daily
5. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate): 50 mg, 1 capsule
daily
BLOOD GROUP O
1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Phytocal O (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules,
2-3 times daily
3. Polyvite O (ABO specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules,
twice daily
4. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): 500 mg, 1 capsule,
twice daily
5. Vervain (Verbena officinalis) Tea: 1-2 cups daily
NON-SECRETORS
1. All GenoTypes Multi-mineral (Boron): 0.5 mg, 2
capsules, twice daily
2. Vitamin A, 10,000 IU: 1 capsule daily
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS USABLE BY ALL GROUPS
1. Phyto D 2000 (Vitamin D Formula): 2000 IU, 1 capsule,
1-2 times daily
2. Hytrax (Dandelion): 1-2 capsules, twice daily
NOTES: Do not take Black Cohosh if you have high blood
pressure or heart disease.
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