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Tsamesidis I, Stalika E, Egwu CO, Pritsa A, Parpori M, Gkinoudis A, Samara D, Lymperaki E. The Potential Impact of Blood System on Dietary Habits and Smoking. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:3. [PMID: 35049936 PMCID: PMC8780104 DOI: 10.3390/medicines9010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
The 'Blood-Type' diet advises individuals to eat according to their ABO blood group to improve their health and decrease the risk of chronic diseases. However, the food preferences of individuals with different blood groups have not been examined. The aim of our study was to investigate, in healthy regular blood donors (rBDs), the associations of smoke, alcohol, caffeine, vitamin and fat intake with their different blood groups and if ABO groups could be a potential predictor tool for disease prevention. A total of 329 volunteers were divided into four groups according to their ABO types: Group 1 (A) comprised 141 rBDs; Group 2 (B), 65 rBDs; Group 3 (O), 96 rBDs; and Group 4, 27 rBDs. Additionally, they were divided into two groups according to their rhesus types and their preferences for smoke, too. Dietary intake was assessed using 3-day food recall and the Food Processor computer program for nutrient analysis. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and Vitamin D consumption were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the O group. The A group presented statistically significantly (p < 0.05) greater preferences for cholesterol intake and a higher trend for smoking (25%) habits compared with all the other groups, whereas Group B preferred more fatty foods. The blood group AB appeared to be the most controlled food intake group. Regarding the rhesus comparisons, alcohol; caffeine; and Vitamin C, D, E and K consumptions were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in rhesus-positive individuals than their rhesus-negative counterparts. For the non-smoker group, compared with the smokers, a higher consumption of Vitamin D and fibers was found. In conclusion, in the present study, statistically significant correlations of the ABO and rhesus system with some dietary parameters were found, indicating a consequent influence of these preferences on the progression of different diseases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ioannis Tsamesidis
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Lab of Computing and Medical Informatics, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- PharmaDev, UMR 152, Université de Toulouse, IRD, UPS, 31000 Toulouse, France;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Blood Bank Section, Naoussa General Hospital, 59200 Naousa, Greece;
| | - Evgenia Lymperaki
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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