Scientific research shows that your blood type can make a difference when it comes to heart health, especially heart disease, the leading cause of death.
Scientific evidence suggests that there are blood types that may have an increased risk of heart attack compared to other blood types.
This may make some people less likely to have heart problems while others are more susceptible.
However, lifestyle, diet, stress management, and many other factors also contribute to overall health, including heart health.
Blood type may be key to assessing risk for certain health conditions, especially heart disease
What blood type does scientific evidence show?
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), most studies note that people with blood types A, B, or AB have a slightly higher risk of heart disease, heart attack, and heart failure than people with blood type O.
A 2012 study that included data from thousands of participants over 20 years found that people with blood types AB, B, and A had a 23%, 11%, and 5% higher risk of heart disease, respectively, than people with blood type O.
Another 2017 study found that people with blood types A, B, and AB had a 9% higher risk of heart attack than people with blood type O.
Newer research in 2020 found that compared to people with blood type O, people with blood type A or B had an 8% higher risk of heart attack and a 10% higher risk of heart failure.
In particular, research shows that people with blood type A or B have a higher rate of blood clotting, with a 51% higher risk of deep vein thrombosis and a 47% higher risk of pulmonary embolism, which are serious blood clotting disorders that can also increase the risk of heart failure, according to health news site Healthline .
The cause may be related to inflammation, says Douglas Guggenheim, MD, a hematologist at Penn Medicine. People with blood types A and B have higher levels of galectin-3, a protein linked to inflammation and worsening heart failure. The proteins found in blood types A and B may cause more blockages in the veins and arteries, increasing the risk of blood clots and heart disease (including heart attack and stroke).
In particular, people with blood type A often have higher cholesterol levels.
Research shows that people with blood types A and B have a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis
What can be done to reduce the risk?
While research suggests blood type may influence heart disease risk, factors such as diet, exercise or even pollution levels are major determinants of heart health.
Experts recommend maintaining a scientific lifestyle, such as eating healthy, exercising regularly, maintaining a reasonable weight, reducing stress, not smoking and limiting exposure to air pollution to limit the risk.
Dr. Guggenheim recommends a heart-healthy diet that helps reduce inflammation, including lean protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, whole grains... no matter what your blood type is, according to Healthline.
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