In recent times there has be an increased focus on heart health matters and tragic losses in our community and worldwide due to cardiovascular events. While some seem to have had a medical history of cardiovascular disease others have had no preexisting condition at all prior to their event. Whilst the cause of these cardiac issues are largely “unknown” various factors including stress, environmental factors and effects of ones exposome seem to be connected. There also seems to be much focus on post COVID 19 infection as one of these causes.
According to John Hopkins University
“COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, can damage heart muscle and affect heart function.
There are several reasons for this. The cells in the heart have angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptors where the coronavirus spike protein attaches before entering cells. Heart damage can also be due to high levels of inflammation circulating in the body. As the body’s immune system fights off the virus, the inflammatory process can damage some healthy tissues, including the heart.”
Those with unaffected cardiovascular health seem to have better tolerance and less severe symptoms related to COVID 19, due to better clearance and less adhesion of Spike proteins to ACE-2 receptors.
Here are 8 possible causes and triggers of cardiovascular events
1 Those with inflammatory conditions have been well examined by mainstream as being a possible ongoing process in the formation of plaques in the arteries with those with heart disease, Blood type science has identified that certain blood types have a heightened inflammatory response as a result of infection in the blood vessels. This means that these individuals are a higher risk of plaque formation and developing certain forms of heart disease.
2 People over weight and obese, its been long known that Obesity is an inflammatory condition and a known factor that increases the risk of heart attacks.
3 Those already whom have a Cardiac disease or undiagnosed condition. Whilst those with pre-existing cardiac conditions may have their condition under control various environmental factors including infection, inflammation, stress and toxic load can tip their balance leading to a cardiac event.
5 Other genetic and environmental factors
6 Blood Thickness and Clotting. Efficient blood flow is crucial when it comes to cardiovascular health. And according to blood type this can vary. Differences in blood clotting factors such as Von Willerbrand factor have been identified. In the different blood types and has been shown to be a major contributor to cardiac events.
7 Stress Factors It has been well documented that stress is a major contributor to triggering various disease. According to mainstream and blood type science this is a major contributor heart disease risk. Stress has been shown to trigger hormones that promote blood clots and other substances such as fatty acids and glucose into the bloodstream .These substances all have a potential if being deposited into the arterial wall. As a result these deposits cause decreased blood flow or turbulence in the arteries and increases blood pressure. Each type responds differently to stress due to their individual blood type specific hormone profile. It has been identified that differences occur in each heart disease patient in response to stresses and blood type is a major link that explains why
8 Having had COVID 19 infection and being blood type A
A study in Pubmed examined the risk of getting COVID and showed that blood type A had a higher risk of getting COVID compared to other blood types.
“186 patients with PCR confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 were included in this study. Age, sex, blood groups, comorbidities, need for intubation and intensive care unit follow up and mortalities of the patients were analyzed retrospectively. 1881 healthy individuals, who presented to the Hacettepe University Blood Bank served as the controls.
The most frequently detected blood group was blood group A (57%) amongst the COVID-19 patients. This was followed by blood group O (24.8%). The blood group types did not affect the clinical outcomes. The blood group A was statistically significantly more frequent among those infected with COVID-19 compared to controls (57% vs. 38%, P < 0.001; OR: 2.1). On the other hand, the frequency of blood group O was significantly lower in the COVID-19 patients, compared to the control group (24.8% vs. 37.2%, P: 0.001; OR: 1.8).
In conclusion The results of the present study suggest that while the blood group A might have a role in increased susceptibility to the COVID-19 infection, the blood group O might be somewhat protective. However, once infected, blood group type does not seem to influence clinical outcome.
So Which Blood Types are more affected by Cardiovascular Disease
Evidence seems to link blood type A and AB are more likely to have heart disease associated with high cholesterol. A study in Japan showed that blood type a people have a naturally higher level of Cholesterol than any other blood type. Another study showed that Blood Type A had a higher risk of cholesterol related heart disease than blood type B even though elevated cholesterol was found in both blood types. A Hungarian study also showed that after measuring the cholesterol of 653 patient’s blood type A showed a significantly higher level than blood type 0.
Genetically determined high cholesterol has also been shown to be linked to blood type A, in various inherited forms of high cholesterol. One study showed that Hyperlipoproteinaemia (high LDL and VLDL) was prevalent mostly in blood type A. This was shown to be evident in new borns and patients with heart disease.
So what can we eat to help our heart health?
The following heart healthy foods should be included in your regime, simply eat the following foods according to your blood group.
| Type O | Type A | Type AB | Type B | |
| Lean Organic grass fed meat | Soy Foods | Soy Foods | Lean Organic lamb or mutton | |
| Richly oiled cold water fish | Richly oiled cold water fish | Richly oiled cold water fish | Richly oiled cold water fish | |
| Olive Oil | Olive Oil | Olive Oil | Cultured yoghurt | |
| Walnuts | Walnuts | Walnuts | Black walnuts | |
| Seaweeds | Garlic | Garlic | Olive Oil | |
| Broccoli | Leafy Green | Leafy Green | Mustard greens ,Kale, Collards | |
| Spinach | Pineapple | Pineapple | Broccoli | |
| Maitake Mushrooms | Blue Berries, blackberries, cherries | Cherries, gooseberries, loganberries | cranberries Pineapple |
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By Dr Jason Mallia Sydney Naturopath
Integrative Medicine Sydney