Br-ooo Tvpr A 83
Tvpo A's PATH To ARTHRI'I'IS INvoLVES THE ovER-
FIVE
Blood Type
BLOOD TYPE A DIET OUTCOMET SYSTEMIC RELIEF
"I have Still's disease, the systemic form of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthri-
tis. My first fever occurred three years ago today. I started the Type A
Diet, and almost immediately felt a change in the nature olmy constant
fatigue." *
BLooD TYPE DIET OUTCOME: PAIN'FREE' MED-FREE
"Last year I was forced to stop taking my NSAIDs for rheumatoid arthri-
tis and go on a cleansing for a colon scan. Since I was off my medications
I decided to try the'Iype A diet. I first stopped all nightshades and red
meat. The change was dramatic. I continued to follow the diet closely
and have not returned to medication since then. I am somewhat skepti-
cal about this outcome since it is so significant. Perhaps I arn experi-
encing a remission, and perhaps it is the diet. Whatever it is, I am
without pain for the first time in ten years'"
* Self-reported outcomes from the Blood Type Diet web site, www.dadamo com
82
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li$*iiij stimulation of adhesion molecules (selectins) on the blood vessel
walls, which allows excessive white blood cell migration inco the tis-
sues and rriggers inflammation.
A diet low in animal protein and fats-especially red meat-is
crucial strategy in Blood Type As arthritis-fighting regimen, as high fat
and protein diets increase levels of E-selectin which promotes inflam-
mation, while soy and other vegetable proteins lower them.
Heart Attack Alert
NBw rNronMATIoN about about the connection between arthritis
and an increased risk ofheart attack has special importance for Blood
Type A women. Researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital
found that women with rheumatoid arthritis had twice the risk of heart
attack compared to those without it. Those who had the joint condi-
tion for at least ten years faced triple the heart attack risks ofnonsuf-
ferers. There is plenty of evidence that Blood Type A individuals who
are overweight, have high cholesterol, and are diabetic place them-
selves at grave risk for heart attack. Now we see that there is an arthri-
tis connection as well, and that connection is inflammation. All the
1
more reason to eat the right diet for your type.
i
The Stress Factor
UNroBn sTRESSFuL sITIIATIoNS, Blood Type A manufactures
higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol and has trouble clearing it
from the body once the stressful event has passed. That means Blood
Type A tends co be in a physiological state of stress, even when exter-
nal circumstances are not stressful. High stress levels are implicated in
many diseases, and research shows that it plays a role in the develop-
ment of arthritis, as well as the severity of the condition.
One of the effects of high cortisol is a disruption of the sleep cy-
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droitin. I have found that Blood Type A can effectively use these sup-
Blood Tlpe A Arthritis-Fighting plements when they do so in conjunction with the Blood Type Diet.
Food Analysis
Glucosamine helps to block inflammation-producing lectins, especially
wheat germ lectin, by acting as a decoy. The lectin binds to it instead
of binding to your intestinal lining.
Cow's milk-based dairy foods While chondroitin is not recommended for every blood type, it
Corn, cottonseed, peanut oil provides special advantages for Blood Typ" A. Here's why. If we were
Kidney, navy beans to analyze the structure of chondroitin, we would see that it is com-
posed of the repeating sugar N-acetyl galactosamine. N-acetyl galac-
tosamine is the Blood Typ" A antigen. Thus, by consuming chondroitin
Spinach, kale, cqllards as Blood Typ" A, you are adding a supportive element to your fight
against arthritis.
Tomato and tomato Blood Type A individuals with rheumatoid arthritis may want to
Bl uebirries, cherries, elderbdrries consider supplenting with a gamma linolenic acid (GLA) supplement.
The best source of GLA is borage oil, which contain trp to 24 percent
GLA. Evening primrose oil (8-10 percent GLA) and black currant oil
Creen tea (15-17 percent GLA) are other good sources. I have found that Blood
Type A seems to do best on the black currant seed oil source, usually
cle, which, in turn places extra stress on the body. Studies show that six grams per day. The first positive effects of GLA on rheumatoid
many people with arthritic conditions such as fibromyalgia experience arthritis can generally be seen after one month of supplementation,
a type of sleep disturbance called alpha delta sleep disorder. Feople with improvement continuing for a year or longer, suggesting that GLA
wich alpha delta sleep disorder experience a disruption in sleep pat- may fuction as a slow-acting, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug.
terns. They don't obtain enough deep sleep-thc phasein which mus- Studies have shown chat borage oil is safe and non-toxic, even in large
cles are repaired. amounts.
Musculoskeletal pain is also worsened by poor sleep' Most people
who don't sleep well have muscle aches, regardless of the cause of their
sleep disturbance. Blood fVn: .ryifhe Foods
Stress reduction can be a significant strategy for Blood Type A
arthritis sufferers. TnB Bloon Tvpn A Arthritis Diet is specifically adapted for the
prevention and management of arthritis. A new category, Super Ben-
eficial, highlights powerful arthritis-fighting foods for Blood Type A. I

Glucosarnine-Chondroitin and
Blood TVPe A
SrNcB THE INTRoDUCTIoN of the "arthritis cure," many of my pa-
tients have wanted to know if they should take glucosamine and chon-
The Neutral category has also been adjusted to de-emphasize foods
that are less advantageous for you. Foods designated Neutral: Allowed
Inf requentlyshouldbe".mjg!qize{-.-o,1g-v--o!d-gd.-e_qpr..r4f -*-
Your secretor status can influence your ability to fully digest and
metabolize certain foods, so various adjustments in the values are made

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 86 lNorvtDUALtzED Brooo Tvpr Prnns
for non-secretors. Ifyou do not know your secretor type, the odds are
that you can safely use the "secretor" values, since the majority ofthe
population (approximately 80 percent) are secretors. However, I urge
you to get tested, since the variations are important for non-secretors
who want to maximize the effectiveness of the Blood Type Diet.
The food charts are divided into three secrions. The top of the
chart suggests the average portion size and quantity per week or day,
according to secretor status. These recommendacions do not apply to
the category Neutral: Allowed Infrequently; rhose foods should be
eaten rarely, if ac all. The charts also indicate differences in frequency
Foods that are known to have specific
disease-fi ghting qualities for your
blood type.
Foods with components that enhance
the metabolic, immune, or structural
health ofyou blood type.
Foods that normally have no direct
type effect but may impede your
progress when consumed regularly.
Foods with components that are
harmful to your blood type.
for some foods, based on ethnic heritage. It has been my experience
that this factor has an impact upon rhe individual's ability to fully di-
gest certain foods. For the purposes of blood type food choices, per-
sons of Hispanic heritage should follow rhe recommendations for
Caucasians, and North American Native peoples should follow the rec-
ommendations for Asians.
The middle secrion of the chart gives the food values. The bor-
tom section lists variants based on secretor status.
For your convenience, we have included a number of product
names (Ezekiel bread, Worcestershire sauce, etc.). However, keep in
mind that commercial formularions vary among brands and regions.
Even though a producc may be listed as acceptable for you, always
Br-ooo Typr A 87
check its ingredients; do not use products that contain Avoid ingredi-
ents for your blood type. Of course, you may choose to make your own
version of commercial products, such as bread and mayonnaise, using
ingredients that suit your blood type. There are hundreds of delicious
recipes for every blood type available on our Web sice (www.dadamo.
com) and in the book Coo* Righ 4 Your Type: Tle Practical Kitclen Com-
panion ra Eat Right 4 Your'lype.
lVIea"t,/Por.rltry
Many of the diseases related to a high-fat diet are more common in
Blood Type A than in the other blood types. Blood Type A lacks some
of the enzymes and stomach acids needed to effectively digest animal
protein. When you overconsume meat, the undigested by-products can
create a toxic environment. Many inflammatory conditions are the re-
sult of the ensuing gastrointestinal conditions. For this reason you
should derive most of your protein from non-meat sources. Non-
secretors have a small advantage over secretors in the ability to digest
animal protein but should still derive most of their protein from foods
other than meat. Choose only the best-quality (preferably free-range),
chemical-, antibiotic-, and pesticide-free, low-fat meats and poultry.
Portion; 4-6 oz (men); 2-5 oz (women and children)
African Caucasian Asian
Secretor o-2 o-3 0-3
Noh-Secretor 2-5 2*4 2-3
Timesberweek"""" " . ,
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tion. They are a good source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)' How-

ever, for mosr Blood 'Ii/pe A individuals, fish is the preferred source of
DHA over eggs, since Blood Type A is associated with greater sensi-
,6rouper,;,.,', tivity to dietary sources of cholesterol than the other blood types' Do
,t{addac! r

your best to find eggs and dairy products chat meet organic standafds.
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Flafi.b,utr I'
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DairY,/Eggs
Blood Type A may consume small quantities of dairy foods but should
limit your intake of cow's milk-derived products. Be especially cau-
tious if you suffer from allergies or other inflammatory conditions;
these can be exacerbated by dairy. Eggs can be consumed in modera-
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92 lNDtvtDUALlzED BLooD TypE Prens Brooo Type A 93

I{.EUTRAL:. NEIJTRALT'
:.St!$'ff,r.,.,rr..::.,', Allouled Allowad' ..r . OiIs
'r$f I{:EFICtAL , ,FEN'rflClltL frc{q0n!ly lnfreq$ently AVO|O
Olive oil, a monounsarurared fat, is SIIPER BENEI.'ICIAL for Blood
Egg American 'lyp" A. Constituents in olive oil, such as flavonriids,
(chicken/ squalenes, and
cheese
duck/ polyphenols, act as powerful antioxidants. [Jse it as your primary cook-
Blue cheese
goose/ Brie ing oil. Also SLIPER BENIIFICIA[, is flax oil (linseed), which is high
quail) Butter in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and has anri-inflarnmarory properries.
Farmer Buttermilk Some research suggests that the components of avocaclo and soy-
cheese Camembert bean oils might cause posicive changes in the carrilage-producing cells
Feta Casein
(chondrocytes) of people with osreoarrhritis. In a study published in
Ghee Cheddar
(clarified Colby r-he.Iournal of R/teumatolog, the oils, either in combination or individ-
butter) Cottage ually, enhanced the production of chondrocytes of aggrecan, a key
Goat cheese component of carrilagc, beginning after nine days of treatment and in-
cheese Cream creasing through day twelve.
Kefir cheese
Be aware that some oils are high in omcga-6 fatty acids, which can
Milk (goat) Edam
Mozzarella Emmenthal
stimulate the inflammatory response.'l'hese include corn, cottonseed,
Paneer Couda and peanut oils.
Ricotta CruyAre ELOO'D TYPE A: OILS
Sour Half-and-half
cream
Portion: I tblsp I
lce cream
Yogurt Jarlsberg I
Milk (cow)
Monterey
Jack
M uenster
Neufchitel NEUTRAL! ilEUTnAL!.
Parmesan $IJFER.. Allowed Allowsd, r '' :..,:,, : .,r,i
rEltlEFfCtAt B€N'CFICIAL Frequently lbfr€qriefitll{ AV0|D ,..
Provolone
Flax Black Almond Safflower Castor
Quark
5herbet
(l inseed) cu rrant Avocado Sunflower Coconut
Swiss cheese Olive seed Borage Wheat Corn
Whey Soy bean seed germ Cottonseed
Walnut Canola Pean ut

{iegi*l-variEntii Nln Se€i(tir N[UTRA{: iAllo{\}ed tfeq;e$itt)i:cotlagi!heq1q, Cod liver

whey; AVOID: milk (goat), sour cream. Evening
primrose
Sesame
Sperial Varlalt s, Nq 4..S4cteta,r gEN EFIC|ALr iod iiver,i.sesanre ; N EUTML (Ail owed
j
Frequently): peanut; AVOTD: safflower,

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 94 lr'rorvrDUALrzeo BLooD Tvpp Plnrus Br-ooo Type A 95

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds can serve as an important secondary source of protein
for Blood Type A. Laboratory research has identified at least five nat-
ural phytochemicals in nuts that regulate the immune system and act
as antioxidants. SUPER BENEFICIAL for Blood Type A are flaxseeds
and walnuts, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds arc par-
ticularly rich in lignans, which can help lower the number of receptors
for epidermal growth factor. High levels of EGF can trigger inflam-
matory conditions.

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Beans and Legurnes
Blood Type A thrives on vegetable proteins found in many beans and
legumes, although a few beans contain immunoreactive proteins and
should be avoided. SUPER BENEFICIAL beans and legumes for
Blood Type A include soy beans and their by-products. They are a
good source of essential amino acids, and they contain isoflavones that
can inhibir inflammation-producing selectins from being over-
expressed in the blood vessels.
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.rlMrito' . il qoppef ,r,r,

,,$orr'Ugan l'bean' :'::': r:l
lSOry,,C,heese Galbanzo,: ,.
,sqy milk ,
,' {gh!ckpea)'r
Te6rpeh: KidnpySean
,ilbf.il ,' .,,. Na*V:be:en
Talnarind, :

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Grains and Starcl.es

Blood Type A benefits from a moderate consumption of grains. If you
have arthritis, you should limit or avoid wheat and corn products. This
is especially important for non-secretors. The agglutinin in whole
wheat can aggtavate inflammatory conditions and derail the proper re-
sponse of the immune system. This lectin can sometimes be milled
out ofthe grain or destroyed by sprouting.

Portlon: l1'cup drv (grains ol pastas); t muffih; 2'sfises of br€ad

Asian
Secretor ,V-;1,A
 98 lr.rorvrDUALrzED BrOOO TVpr PrAnS BrooD Tvpr A 99

HfUTRALI
Vegetables suPER , Allar,v€d ,

EEHEFICIAL IaffequEdtfy AVOID

Vegerables can be your first line of defense against chronic discase.
Broccoli Alfalfa Arugula Corn Cabbage
They provide a rich source of antioxiclants and fiber and are essential sprouts Asparagus Olive Eggplant
Lelery
to intestinal health. Many arc high in potassium, u'hich is es;lecially 6arlic Aloe Asparagus lgreen) Mushroom
critical if you arc taking NSAlDs. Blood Typ" A SLIPER IIENEFI- Kale Artichoke pea Pickles (shiitake)
CIAI-S include onions and garlic, rvhich are high in quercetin, a lla- Onion (all) Beet Bamboo (in brine) Olive (black/
Spinach greens shoot Squash Creek/
vonoid with potent anti-inflamrnatory properties, and other antioxidants
Swiss Carrot Beet (all) Spanish)
that decrease oxidative stress and increase glutathione, which protects Peppers (all)
chard Cauli- Bok choy
cells. C)nions and garlic are also rich sources of diallyl sulfide, which flower Brussels Pickles (in
detoxifies carcinogens. Broccoli contains allyl metl-ryl trisulfide and Lhrcory sprouts vinegar)
dithiolchiones, w'hich increase thc activity of enzYmes involved in detox- Collards Cabbage Potato
Dandelion (u ice)* Potato
ification of carcinogens. Spinach, kale, and Swiss chard contain potcrlt
Escarole Cauli- (sweet)
antioxidants. Celery can help reduce the inflammation of arthritis.
Horserad- flower Rhubarb
'fbmatoes contain a lectin that reacts negatively with the saliva
ish Celeriac Tomato
and digestive juices of Blood Type A secretors, although it does not ap- Kohlrabi Cucumber Yam
pear to react with non-secretors. Yams are typically high in the arninrl Leek Daikon Yucca
acid phenylalanine, which inactivates intestinal alkaline phosphatase Lettuce radish
(already quite low in Blood
-IvpeA) ancl should be mrninrized or (Romaine) Endive
Mushroom Fen nel
avoided completely. Corn should be minimized or avoided if vou have
(maitake/ Fiddlehead
arthritis. silver fe rn
An item's value also applies to its jtrice, unless otheru'ise notccl. dollar) Lettuce
Okra (except
Pars ni p Romaine)
Pumpkin Mushroom
Rappini (abalone,/
Br.OOPl TYPE A: vEGETAELES (broccol i enoki/
Portion: l cup, prepared (cooked or raw) rabe) oyster/
African Caucasian Asian Turnip porto-
Secretor Super/ bello/
Beneficials Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited straw/
2-5 2-5 7*5 tree ear)
Secretor Neutrals
Mustard
Non-Secretor Super/
greens
Be neficials Unlimited Unlimited Uniimited
Oyster
Non-Secretor Neutrals 2-3 2-3 2-3 plant
Times per day
 loo lrorvrDUALtzED BLooD Tvpr PraNs Brooo Tvpr A l0l

and oranges, contain Blood 'lype A reactive lectins and sl.rould be

,-ri.!i:::i.-,,,tlti.:i::-. r :i..i, avoided.
AVOi'Dil:,li;l:i',rr''l'r''
An item's value also applies to its juice, unless otherwise noted.
Poi
Radicchio
Radish/ ELOOD'TYf F Ai:. FRUIITS..i{I{P ,FRUlT ,t}lCFS
sprouts
Portion: 1 cup
Rutabaga
llfrican Caucasian Asian
Scallion
Seaweeds Secretor 2-4 3-4 3-4
Shallot Non-Secretor 2*3 2-3 2-3
Squash Times day
(all1
Taro
Water
chestnut SUf.ER; l .r' .

Watercress st*eiicr*t AVOID

Zucchini Blueberry Apricot Apple Currant Banana
Cherry (all) Blackberry Asian pear Date Bitter melon
Elderberry Boysen- Avocado Quince Coconut
(dark berry Breadfru it Raisin Honeydew
blue/ Cranberry Canang Star fruit melon
purple) Fig (fresh/ melon (caram- Mango
*To obtain thc benefits ofcabbage juice, it must be consumed within one minute ofjuicing Crapefruit dried) Cantaloupe bola) Orange
(red) Crapefruit Casaba Strawberry Papaya
Pineapple (whire) melon Plantain
Plum (all) Lemon Christmas Tangerine
Pru ne Lime melon
Water- Cranberry
Fnrits and Fmit frrices rnelon (juice)
Crenshaw
Fruits are rich in antioxidants and many, such blueberries, elder-
as
melon
berries, cherries, and blackberries, are high in anthocyanins, which en- Dewberry
hance collagen integrity. Pineapple contains bromelain, a powerful Coose-
enzyme that has an anti-inflammatory effect on muscle and tissue. berry
Pineapple is also a good source of vitamin C, a deficiency of which is Grape (all)
Cuava
seen in many cases of arthritis. Red grapefruit and watermelon supply
Kiwi
the antioxidant lycopene, in lieu of using tomatoes. Plums and prunes
Kumquat
are high in the phytonutrients neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid. Logan-
'Ihese substances are classified as phenols, and their function as an- berry
tioxidants has been well documenred. Several fruits, such as bananas
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102 lnorvtDUALrzro Brooo Tvpr PrnNs u-

I
BLooD TYPE A IO3

N,lany cornmon foocl aclditives, such as guar gum and carrageenan'

enhance the elf"ects of lectins found in other foods and should be
avoided. Use caution u,hen usin€i prepared condiments. They often
contain u'heat, which is a primary f-actor in the clevelopment of arthri-
tis and other inflammatorY conditions.

NEUTRALT
SUPER ' iAllownd
.-
., .

I BgNTTICIAL BENf FICIAL Fr€queutly oib"'ll:ir::rl,r

l Apple Agar Brown rice Aspartame
Dill
Carlic pectin Allspice syrup Capers
f Ginger Barley malt Almond Chocolate Carrageenan
Oregano Fenugreek extract Cornstarch Chili powder
Rosernary Horse- Anise Corn syrup Celatin (ex-
Thyme radish Arrowroot Dextrose cept veE-
Turmeric Molasses Basil Fructose sou rced)
(black- Bay leaf Cuarana Gums (aca-
strap) Bergamot Honey cia/Arabic/
Mustard Caraway Malto- guar)
(dry) Cardamon dextri n Juniper
Parsley Carob Maple Ketchup
Soy sauce Chervil syrup Mayonnaise
(wheat- Chive Rice syrup MSC
free) Cilantro Senna Pepper
Tamari (coriander Sugar (black/
(wheat- leaf ) (brown/ white)
S p i ces./ C o n dirn ents / S rwe et erl ers free) Cinnamon white) Pepper
(cayenne)
Many spices are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. 'I'he Tarragon Clove
Coriander Pepper (pep-
common cooking spices-rosemary, thyme, and oregano-are power- percorn/
Cream of
ful antioxidants that exert anti-inflammatory effects. Tirrmeric and gar- tarta r red flakes)
lic are also anti-inflammatory. Ginger inhibits the production of Cumin Pickles/
COX-?, an enzyme that triggers the inflammatory response. Parsley Invert reli sh

contains quercetin, which is anti-inflammatory. Baker's and brerver's s ugar Sucanat

Lecith i n Vinegar (atl)
yeast are BENEFICIAL foods for Blood Type A non-secretors, en-
Licorice Wintergreen
hancing glucose metabolism and helping to ensure a healthy flora bal- rooto
ance in the intestinal tract. However, it should be minimized if you uace
suffer from gout. I
 I O4 lnorvrDUALrzro Brooo Tvpe PLnNs Brooo TvpE A 105

NEUTTA!: l:ltUTnAA:
,$tlFf,R .r ' rttloded' I Allaltq{, rl
,
Flerbal Teas
Ctn,pritrnr. BE}I]EFICIAL frequent.!y lnfrcc{ently AVOID
Several herbal teas can be SUPER BENEITICIAL arthritis fighters for
Marjoram
Blood Type A. N{any herbal teas are anti-inflammatory. These include
Mint (all)
ginger, fenugreek, and holy basil. Echinacea and rosehip can support
Molasses
Nutmeg immune health.
Paprika
Saffron NGUTRALI NfUTRALT
Sage sutER Allowed : Alloivetl..
Savory BEI\IEFICIAL BEN'EFtCIAL Fieqqently lrrfroqucnlly AVOID
Sea salt Echinacea Aloe Chickweed Hops Catnip
Seaweeds Fenugreek Alfalfa Coltsfoot Sen na Corn silk
Stevia Cinger Burdock Dong quai Pepper
Tamarind Holy basil Chamomile Elderberry (cayenne)
Vanilla Rosehip Dandelion Coldenseal Red clover
Vegetable Centian Horehound Rhubarb
glycerine urnKgo Licorice Yellow dock
Yeast biloba root*
(baker's/ Ginseng Linden
brewers) Hawthorn Mulberry
Milk thistle Mullein
sry.iaf :vrrian!+i Nok.5lcvetarBFNEFlCl,Ali,tllaF"tro (coriiiflder leaD; ,yea*t : .
' "'
Pepper-
Parsley
tbiewerlr); NtUrRAi! (Allowed Frequentig: bariey n'ra-lt, thill powder, dill' molasses,.
Slippery mint
pgr'slEy;rieeitsyru.p, loy sauce (wh€at.free); lamari (wheat"fied)'' winlergreen;:AVOIO:
elm Raspberry
agar, cornstarch, corn syrup. dextrose, invert sugar, maltodextrin, senna.
sr. John's leaf
* Do not usc ifyou have high blootl pressure
wort Sage
Stone root Sarsaparilla
Valerian Shepherd's
purse
* Skullcap
Spearm int
$
Strawberry
leaf
Thyme
White birch
White oak
bark
Yarrow

$petial Variadt$ i N o h - S ec r ela r l$o lp; se n.n4'

Do not usc ifyou have high blood pressure.

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Miscellaneorls Beverages Blood TVpe A: Anti-Inflarnrnatory Protocol

Green tea is a SIIPER BENTFIClAL bcverage for Blood'I1'pe A be- Use this protocol for i 2 weeks to prevent and minimize inflamma-
cause ofits antioxidant properties. Red rvine conrains gallic acid, trans- tory conditions, while balancing immune function.
resveratrol, quercetin, and rutin-four prhcnolic compounds with slJPpLH{tEi\[T .A{Tr0r{: oosacE
potent antioxidant effects. Blood Type A individuals who are not caf- Chondroitin sulfate Supports regener- 600 mg, 2 capsules
feine sensitive might consider having onc crnp of cofTee daily; it con- ation of bone daily, away from
tains many enzymes also lound in soy, which can help your immune cartilage food
system function more effectivel.v" Clucosamine sulfate Enables joint repair 500 mg, 2*3 cap-
sules daily, away
from food

NEUTRAL: NEUT&AL:
Frankincense Has anti-inflammatory 500 mg, l-2 capsules
'$ttPf,R (Boswellia Serrata) effects between meals
"" Allowed Allowed-
$gl{grtcrnr B€NEfICIAL Frequemtly lhfraqu€nrly AVOID Larch arabino- Promotes digestive I tablespoon, twice
Tea (green) Coffee Coffee Beer
galactan and intestinal health daily, in juice or
(Larix offtcinalis) water
Wine (red) (regular) (deca0 Liq uor
Wine Seltzer Quercetin Has anti- 500 mg, twice daily,
(white) Soda (club) inflammatory effects away from food
Soda (cola/ GLA supplement Balances anti- and 3-6 grams daily
diet/misc.) (such as one made pro-inflammatory
Tea, black from biack currant in immune system
(reqldecaf) seed oil)
Ginger roat (Rhizome CoK2 irh;ib;t"r 200 mg capsule
Sp*aiq!.Variant${ Nafi"se*e:ir,BeNEflC|AL: wine {whire); NEUTflAL.{Allowddrire. zingiberis) arthritis pain reliever before food, as a
qaieiiilt): seltzer, tea(biackr rdsldecao,' :,
digestive aid tea or compress

Supplernents
'lun Br-oou Tvpo A L)ro'r offers abundant quanriries of irnportant
nutrients, such as protein and iron. It is important to get as rnany nu-
trients as possible from fiesl.r foocls ar.rd use supplements only to fill in
the minor deficiencies in vour diet. The follou'ing supplement proro-
cols are designed for Blood Typ" A inclividuals rvho are suffering from
arthritis or related autoimmune conditions.

Note: If you are being treated for a medical condition, consult your
doctor befolc taking anv supplements.