id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body" data-component="trackCWV">
[img][/img]

Lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains are all part of a [url=].

Lina Darjan/500px/Getty Images



But, he notes, future research could offer more definitive ways doctors treat patients based on their blood type. All factors considered equally, a patient with healthy cholesterol levels and type A blood may benefit from taking aspirin each day whereas it might not be necessary for a person in the same boat with type O blood. 

"A well-balanced, heart-healthy diet in general is going to be what any physician is going to recommend, and I would say that ABO doesn't change that," Guggenheim said. 

"I don't think there's a protective benefit from just having type O blood that contributes to being scot-free," he added.


































Heart Rate Variability: The Most Important Health Metric You Aren't Tracking













The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.