Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase: Where Blood Type Meets Digestion
Peter J. D'Adamo, ND
No single diet theory can address all aspects of our individuality, and only a fool would claim that soy, red meat, grains, coconut oil or anything else is universally good or universally bad for everyone.
No single diet theory can address all aspects of our individuality, and only a fool would claim that soy, red meat, grains, coconut oil or anything else is universally good or universally bad for everyone.
For example, people who are blood type O appear to derive significant benefit
from a diet including hormone and antibiotic free meats and poultry. There is
a very basic physiologic reason for this: those with type O blood have almost
three times the levels of an enzyme in their intestines called ‘intestinal alkaline
phosphatase’ (IAP). [1.
This enzyme performs two very important functions in the body. First, IAP splits
dietary cholesterol into smaller fragments, allowing for their proper breakdown.
Second, IAP enhances the absorption of calcium from the diet. Now you'd think
this was cutting-edge, late-breaking news since it is obviously of tremendous
interest in these nutrigenomic times. However, the first observations were made
over four decades ago.[2]
In addition to these two critical functions, IAP is an important influence on
the ability of the digestive tract to heal. Thus in most of our type O patients
(44% of the population) we see a marked improvement in their IBS, colitis and
Crohn’s disease when they increase their protein and cut back on their carbohydrates. [3]
Blood type B makes considerable amounts of IAP as well, but type A’s make very little. This probably explains why most studies that have looked at heart disease and blood type show a significantly higher rate of problems with blood type A individuals. These folks really should follow a Mediterranean-type diet.
Later studies showed that type A not only secreted almost no alkaline phosphatase in their intestines, but whatever little they did secrete was in and of itself inactivated by the presence of their own A antigen. [4]
Thus, we have here one of the strongest indications for the long term benefit
of a low-fat diet in type A, both with regard to the susceptibility to cardiovascular
disease, and (although not mentioned here) their additional susceptibility to
cancer. Following the type A eating plan, with its emphasis on a healthy fats,
low animal protein and the avoidance of foods high in phenylalanine, is the best
method to maximize digestive efficiency in type As, lower their level of intestinal
dysfunction, and to influence their susceptibility to cardiovascular disease.
The Dog Days of August...Literally
Martha D'Adamo
Use this month as a time to step out of your routine, whether it is by doing something new, changing your routine, or simply trying out some new recipes. Whatever it is you decide to do will give you a fresh experience.
I’ve already begun to notice the almost imperceptible shortening of the
days...it gets darker a bit earlier at night, and it is not as light out
when I get up in the early am. August is always a wistful month for me.
I love the ease of summer days—no snow to shovel, no heavy coats
to pile on, fresh vegetables abound from the local farmers’ markets, and
the gardens are bursting with the mid-summer blossoms. Baptisia, one of
the few plants we can grow that doesn’t provide food for the deer, is glorious
right now, and it complements the hydrangea perfectly.
The heat has been the topic of much conversation, and I found myself musing about the phrase, "the dog days of summer." In ancient times, this referred to the mid-summer time that was marked by the rising of the dog star, Sirius. These are the days that are sultry, hot, and when productivity is lessened. In modern times, these are generally the times when people try to take vacations and to break from the regular routines of their lives. For numerous reasons, we aren’t going on vacation this summer, but we are trying to create little pockets of time to "vacate" our lives: a few museum trips with our daughters, a Broadway show, day trips to some local cities.
This August, dog days are also taking on new meaning for us. We have an elderly dog, Marcel, who is 16, and in the twilight of his life. He’s been a trusted companion and adored member of our family, growing up alongside both of our daughters, hanging out at all the big family events, marking the significant milestones of life with us. To companion Marcel, and to also help us as we anticipate Marcel’s eventual departure, we welcomed a new puppy, Wyatt, into our lives. Puppy energy is revitalizing! Wyatt is curious, loving, gentle and undeterred. Marcel won’t give him the time of day, and yet he keeps coming back for more. His persistence is paying off. While I am writing this, I have both dogs sitting at my feet. Marcel is quietly resting, and Wyatt is going at his chewy toy with a vengeance. Mutual co-existence (at least for the moment!).
I think that this welcoming of new energy is symbolic of our lives. Sometimes we can feel like we have grown weary of what we are doing or are stuck in a routine. At those times, it is important to change things up, whether it is a new project, a new focus on our health or a change of scenery. We are doing that this August as well, as we are opening the first free-standing D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition store in Williamsburg, NY. This has been an enormously exciting project for us, and it has been invigorating as we develop new ways to display our products and to provide access to the benefits of personalized nutrition in a new venue. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for September 17 and 18, and we’ll have more details as we get closer to the date.
So short of telling you to go get a dog or open a store, change things up this August! Use this month as a time to step out of your routine, whether it is by doing something new, changing your routine, or simply trying out some new recipes. Whatever it is you decide to do will give you a fresh experience.
Stay cool,
Martha
Success Story: Sue Urban
When SWAMI Xpress became available, I was
among the first to purchase it. What a Godsend! It
took all of my idiosyncrasies into consideration and
labeled me as an Explorer. Books are limited to their content. An
online program can take in so much more information before it makes
its diagnosis.
I started with the Blood
Type Diet in 1996 and had mixed results. I had been following the O diet without knowing my secretor status. I was in such bad shape even good quality supplements were too much for me - my body was in rejection mode.
I decided to do some research and find a naturopathic doctor that I hoped could
help me. Fortunately, I found a well educated doctor – one of two in the entire
state – and by luck, her office was close to my home. After visiting her, she
diagnosed me as having food allergies. My life changed! I could now eat and was
getting the benefit of the foods I was eating.
Over the next few years, my health improved and could accept the quality food
that I was ingesting. Then I hit a wall. I was not improving as expected, and
my naturopathic doctor suggested that we try Dr. D’Adamo’s Blood
Type Diet.
That was all the encouragement I needed.
At that time, the GenoType
Diet had just come out – the Blood Type Diet had expanded! To determine
my GenoType, I had to take the secretor
test. The results came back - I was a non-secretor. Then everything began
to make sense.
When SWAMI
Xpress became available, I was among the first to purchase it.
What a Godsend! It took all of my idiosyncrasies into consideration and labeled
me as an Explorer. Books are limited to their content. An online program can
take in so much more information before it makes its diagnosis. SWAMI
Xpress is the best, Dr. D'Adamo! Thank you so much!
Digestion Protocols
Peter J. D'Adamo, ND
The D'Adamo Health Protocols are a series of naturopathic techniques that you can use to enhance your health and vitality. These should not be done as substitution for the services of a licensed practitioner and are not to be used in the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of any specific disease. A more extensive discussion on the use of herbs and supplements in conjunction with the Blood Type Diet can be found in the Complete
Blood Type Encyclopedia.
PLEASE NOTE: These Protocols are not to be used to treat, diagnose or prevent disease. Always check with your physician before using any supplement or medication.
Use this protocol for 4 weeks.
BLOOD GROUP A
Quercetin Plus,
1 capsule, twice daily on an empty stomach
ARA6 (Larch
arabinogalactan): 1 tablespoon, 1-2 times daily in juice or water
Ghee (clarified butter) 1 teaspoon, twice daily
Dr. Ginger Nash Audio Lecture: Life Style Enrichment Strategeies
Dr. Ginger Nash hosted a breakout session at the Institute for
Human Indiviuality conference in May. Here we have an excerpt from her
lecture that discusses the mind-body connection and explains how emotional
experiences create patterns in the body.
(Excerpt lecture from the 2011 IfHI
Conference; 12:50)
It's summer time and the grillin' is easy! With abundant farm-fresh
produce
there are lots of options for tasty summer meals prepared
on the grill.
It's summer time and the grillin' is easy! With abundant farm-fresh produce
there are lots of options for tasty summer meals prepared on the
grill.
Here are a few of our favorites.
Quinoa Burgers (Right for All Blood
Types)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
1 medium carrot, diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
15 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup spelt (rye for O non-secretors) breadcrumbs
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Coarse salt
Ground pepper (optional)
How to make it:
In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil; add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg whites, garlic, salt, and pepper (optional); pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
Form mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm.
Grill burgers 8-10 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Grilled Summer Squash
Ingredients:
4 medium yellow squash
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper (optional) to taste
Directions:
Preheat the grill for medium heat.
Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Grilled Figs with Rosemary and Goat Cheese (Type O Non-Secretors Omit Goat Cheese)
Ingredients:
6 to 10 long branches rosemary
3 ounces soft mild goat cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
18 small ripe Mission figs
Directions:
Preheat and oil an outdoor grill or ridged grill pan over medium heat. Immerse
rosemary branches in water and soak 30 minutes before grilling.
In a small bowl, stir together goat cheese, honey and minced rosemary.
Place a 1/4-inch plain pastry tip in a small pastry bag or in snipped corner
of a self-sealing plastic bag; fill bag with goat cheese mixture. Poke bottom
end of each fig with pastry tip and squeeze about 1 teaspoon goat cheese mixture
into each fruit.
Drain rosemary branches. Drive a metal or wooden skewer through center of each
fig, then remove. Thread 2 to 3 figs onto each rosemary branch.
Grill figs over medium heat, turning constantly, until they just begin to brown,
5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and place whole branches on serving plate, or
cut branches between each fig and serve individually.
Right For Your Type® News
D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition Store Opens in New York
We are proud to announce the opening of our flagship D’Adamo Personalized
Nutrition store in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York, in August.
The store will not only carry the full line of D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition
supplements, Genoma Skin Care, and our delicious bars and teas, but our staff
of naturopathic physicians will be available to provide nutritional counseling
through the SWAMI GenoType program.
A grand opening celebration
will take place in September. This is a sneak peek of the store. More details
to follow.
Gut Flora Severely Impacted by Antibiotic Use
Study concludes that even moderate antibiotic use has long term effects
on gut flora.
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