Doctor warned about the dangers of blood type diet

Blood type diet: scientists raise alarm about serious health risks. Studies show that "hunters" with blood type I risk missing out on fiber, while "farmers" with blood type II may face iron deficiency.

As reported by TUT.AZ, this was communicated to "Gazeta.Ru" by an authoritative international expert, Doctor of Medical Sciences, head of the transfusion department at 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 blood type diet, popular in many countries, has no scientific foundation. Moreover, choosing an unbalanced diet while ignoring individual body needs, 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 the imbalance of nutrients. For example, people with blood type I (conditionally 'hunters') are advised to eat a lot of meat, which can lead to an excess of animal protein and fiber deficiency. And people with blood type II (so-called 'farmers') are recommended an almost vegan diet, which can result in iron and B12 deficiency," 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 follow universal principles of healthy eating.

"Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals should be consumed in accordance with physiological norms. One can be guided, for example, by 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.