The Blood Type Diet: Here’s How Eating For Your Blood Type Can Be Beneficial

Does The Blood Type Diet Work?

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With thousands of people coming forward and praising this diet for changing their lives, it seems like there has to be some truth behind it. However, the medical community has examined it extensively – in fact there are 16 comprehensive research articles on it – and has found no evidence that it works.

So, why all the hype around it? Many experts agree that the reason there’s been such a positive response to the diet is simple: most people could benefit from any of the blood type diets because they focus on whole, unprocessed and nutrient-dense foods. Compared to the traditional American diet that’s heavy on processed stuff, any of the blood type diets would be a step up. And so, people who experienced benefits from the diet probably would have, no matter which one of the regimens they’d followed – even for a different blood type.

Shortcomings Of The Blood Type Diet

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Even though the blood type diet could offer benefits to some, it’s important to be aware of its shortcomings.

First, it can be quite restrictive, depending on which one you follow. And restrictive diets are rarely sustainable in the long run.

Second, some of the diets call for supplements to make up for the missing nutrients lost through the restricted foods. Not all supplements deliver the benefits they promise, and when it comes to getting the nutrients you need, food is always going to be the richest source.

If you want to try the blood type diet for a short period of time, there should be no harm in doing so. Just consult your doctor or nutritionist in advance to make sure you will still get all of the nutrients you need.

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