Blood group and longevity: is the answer in your blood type?

As we all know, human blood is grouped into four types: A, B, AB, and O, with each letter referring to a type of antigen or protein on the surface of red blood cells. The percentages of people who have these blood groups in the United States are:

AND – 45%

A-40%

B-11%

BA – 4%

These percentages can vary in certain sections of the country depending on the cultural composition of the population. Several studies are underway showing that blood group and longevity have been linked. Research has shown that the O blood group has the longest life expectancy.

A lives approximately 61.6 years

BA………………………………………….. 69.5

B………………………. 78.2

OR……………………………86.7

It has been seen that people with blood group O have a good ability to eat meat protein, have a strong immune system and a robust digestive tract. They respond better to stress with intense physical activity. They are less prone to heart disease as their blood is thin, less likely to clot, but they may be more prone to ulcers, blood clotting disorders, arthritis, hypothyroidism, and allergies. However, those who changed their dietary lifestyle, such as eating fewer potatoes and dairy products, were less prone to arthritis and related foods. O foods are more painful but less life threatening.

Blood group A does well on a vegetarian diet. They do not properly metabolize meat and dairy products laden with saturated fat. They may be more prone to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, liver and gallbladder disorders, and have vulnerable immune systems. It is interesting to note that Japan, a predominantly Type A country, holds the record for the longest lifespan of any country in the world. (78 years old for men and 86 years old for women) The reason is that they eat according to their blood type. Their staple diet is fish, rice, soy products, and green tea. This diet consistently promotes good health and provides the greatest potential for avoiding heart disease.

Blood group B accepts both meat and dairy products well. They live the second longest. They have a tolerant digestive tract, strong immune system, flexible adaptation to a new diet and environment. However, the improper metabolism of some specific foods makes them susceptible to autoimmune disorders.

The AB blood group has mixed characteristics of the A and B blood groups. They may have a sensitive digestive system but an overly tolerant immune system. Research shows that the lifespan is longer than A but not as long as B.

It has been found that the proper diet can extend life expectancy for each blood type. As Ben Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”, any food that contains saturated fat is known to have the greatest potential for long-term harm to the body, regardless of blood type. There is a popular belief in Japan that a person’s ABO type predicts their personality, temperament, and compatibility with others. In Japan, the idea of ​​blood type as a personality type is so popular that the Japanese ask, “What is your blood type?” instead of asking “What is your zodiac/astrological sign”. In short, Type A is believed to be calm and trustworthy; Type B is creative and excitable; Type AB is reflective and emotional; and Type O is a confident leader.

Scientific inventions unravel enigmas and surprise even the most alert and enlightened. This area of ​​blood group and its links to longevity demands more research if our entire society is to benefit from living longer, healthier and more productive lives.