Doctor warned about the dangers of blood type diet

Strict adherence to a blood type diet can lead to a serious imbalance of nutrients in the body. According to the latest data, people with blood type I have a high risk of developing fiber deficiency, while people with blood type II are prone to iron deficiency.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was told to "Gazeta.Ru" by an authoritative international expert, Doctor of Medical Sciences, head of the transfusion department of the Dmitry Rogachev Children's Medical Center and one of the leading specialists of the "+I" donation project, Pavel Trakhtman.

During the interview, the specialist emphasized that the diet based on blood type, popular in many countries, has no scientific foundation. Moreover, choosing an unbalanced diet while ignoring the individual needs of the body, especially in the presence of conditions such as anemia, diabetes, or food intolerance, can cause irreparable harm to health.

"The main risk posed by the blood type diet is a nutrient imbalance. For example, people with blood type I (conditionally 'hunters') are offered to eat a lot of meat, which can lead to an excess of animal protein and a deficiency of fiber. And people with blood type II (so-called 'farmers') are recommended an almost vegan diet, which is fraught with a lack of iron and B12," the expert explained.

Trakhtman particularly noted that modern evidence-based medicine categorically does not support restrictions on certain foods without medical indications, such as allergic reactions. For all other cases, regardless of blood type, it is recommended to adhere to universal principles of healthy eating.

"Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals should be consumed in accordance with physiological norms. You can focus, for example, on the recommendations of the World Health Organization," the specialist emphasized.

According to the international expert, special attention should be paid to enriching the diet with fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats. An equally important factor is maintaining a regular meal schedule, which helps avoid overeating and promotes normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.