Type O : Beverages & Supplements

MISCELLANOUS BEVERAGES

The problem that coffee poses for Type Os is in the increased levels of stomach acid it produces. Type Os have plenty of stomach acid all their own; they really don’t need help. If you are a coffee drinker, begin to gradually cut down on the amount consumed each day. The ultimate goal should be to eliminate drinking coffee altogether. The common withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, fatigue and irritability won’t occur if you wean yourself off it gradually.

HIGHLY BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	AVOID
Soda water Seltzer water	Lager Wine – red, rose, white	Coffee – decaffeinated, regular Distilled spirits Soda – cola, diet, others Tea – black, decaffeinated regular

TYPE O SUPPLEMENT ADVISORY

The role supplement – to add nutrients that are lacking in your diet and to provide extra protection where you need it. The supplement focus for Type Os is :

-          Supercharging the metabolism

-          Increasing blood clotting  activity

-          Preventing inflammations

-          Stabilizing the thyroid

Type	Items	Food example	Additional Info
Beneficial	Vitamin B	Meat Liver, kidney and muscle meats Eggs (in moderation) Fish Nuts Dark green, leafy vegetables fruit
	Vitamin K	Liver Egg yolks Broccoli Green leafy vegetables eg kale and spinach
	Calcium	Sardines – unboned Canned salmon – unboned Broccoli Collard greens	With the Type Os tendency to develop inflammatory joint problems and arthritis the need for consistent calcium supplementation becomes clear. 600-1100 mg everyday
	Iodine	Seafood, especially saltwater fish Kelp Iodized salt	Os tend to have unstable thyroid metabolisms, due to a lack of iodine. This causes weight gain, fluid retention and fatigue.
	Herbs	Liquorice, Bladderwrack Pancreatic enzymes
Avoid	Vitamin A	Acceptable food : Yellow, orange and dark leafy green vegetables	Since the Os are prone to slower clotting, I would never recommend vitamin A supplement.
	Vitamin E	Vegetable oils Liver Nuts Leafy green vegetables	Also tend to complicate Type O tendencies towards slower blood clotting.