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I need to lose weight, i'm ab+ does that effect my body in any way according to what i eat? how should i go about this?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Your blood type has nothing to do with what you should eat. You can lose weight with a combination of exercise and calorie restriction. Minimizing carbohydrate intake can also help. When you do eat carbs, eat whole grains, avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/13/2013

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