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A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type, dubbed "Gwada negative," France's blood supply agency has announced. The announcement was made 15 years after researchers received a blood sample from a patient who was undergoing routine tests ahead of surgery, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) said on Friday. "The EFS has just discovered the 48th blood group system in the world!" the agency said in a statement on social network LinkedIn. "This discovery was officially recognized in early June in Milan by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)." The scientific association had until now recognized 47 blood group systems. Thierry Peyrard, a medical biologist at the EFS involved in the discovery, told AFP that a "very unusual" antibody was first found in the patient in 2011. However, resources at the time did not allow for further research, he added. Scientists were finally able to unravel the mystery in 2019 thanks to "high-throughput DNA sequencing", which highlighted a genetic mutation, Peyrard said. The patient, who was 54 at the time and lived in Paris, was undergoing routine tests before surgery when the unknown antibody was detected, Peyrard said. This woman "is undoubtedly the only known case in the world," said the expert. "She is the only person in the world who is compatible with herself," he said. Peyrard said the woman inherited the blood type from her father and mother, who each had the mutated gene. The name "Gwada negative", which refers to the patient's origins and "sounds good in all languages", has been popular with the experts, said Peyrard. The ABO blood group system was first discovered in the early 1900s. Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years. Peyrard and colleagues are now hoping to find other people with the same blood group. "Discovering new blood groups means offering patients with rare blood types a better level of care," the EFS said.
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You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say
The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells, and they are vital for the growth, repair, and maintenance of muscles, bones, and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods – including milkshakes and granola bars – and even pancakes and popcorn – you might be tempted to think you need to add more to your diet. But nutritionists say that if you are getting enough food, you're probably getting enough protein. 'Adding protein to foods is very beneficial – for the profits of that food,' said Federica Amati, nutrition lead at Imperial College London and head nutritionist at the health science company ZOE. 'It is not based on health; it is not backed by science.' The amount of protein you need depends on your age, weight, and personal nutritional needs, and it is especially important for children and older adults to make sure they eat protein-rich foods. Here's what to know about how much protein you need and how to ensure you're getting it from the best sources. Protein is so critical that your body knows how to make it. Protein is a macronutrient, or a basic kind of food like fat or carbohydrates, that your body needs to function. There are thousands of proteins assembled from smaller molecules called amino acids – most of which can be made by the body. 'Because protein is so important, our body has adapted really well to making sure that it can reassemble and change the building blocks of these amino acids to make sure we have what we need as long as we're eating adequate amounts of food,' Amati said. Still, the body can't make all the amino acids, so some must come from food. If you aren't starving, you are probably getting plenty of protein. The World Health Organization recommends that healthy adults get about 0.4 grams of protein per pound of body weight (0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight). That's roughly 60 grams for men and 50 grams for women per day based on body weights of 165 pounds (75 kilograms) for men and 143 pounds (65 kilograms) for women. 'In most rich countries, the average adult gets far more,' Amati said. 'Protein deficiencies are mostly seen in malnourished people on subsistence diets in poorer countries,' she said. Bridget Benelam, a nutritionist with the British Nutrition Foundation, said it was important to get protein from different foods like dairy, fish, beans, nuts, vegetables, and meat. She said studies suggest vegetarians and vegans have lower protein intake than meat and fish eaters, but that their average protein levels are still OK. Having some protein at every meal is also likely a good idea. 'It appears to be better for preserving muscle function if you have some protein throughout the day rather than just having it all in one meal,' Benelam said. Protein can be found in a huge range of food. Plant-based sources of protein include foods such as beans, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh, and meat substitutes. Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods such as milk and yogurt are also good sources of protein. Amati said that proteins from animal-based sources may be easier for the body to break down compared to plant-based proteins, which tend to have more fiber. 'If you eat a piece of beef, you're getting protein and things like zinc and iron, but you're also getting more saturated fat,' she said. In comparison, Amati said eating protein-rich foods like chickpeas or beans also provides the body with fiber, something that's lacking in most of our diets. You probably don't need to buy products with added protein. Unless you have a specific health issue that requires you to have more protein, most people in countries like the US and the UK do not need more, said Benelam of the British Nutrition Foundation. Amati of Imperial College London said people should scrutinize the ingredient list of protein-enriched products to make sure they aren't loaded with sugar and fat. For people trying to build more muscle, she recommended a more direct solution: exercise. 'If you're worried about your body composition and muscle strength, you have to lift (heavier) weights and give your body a challenge,' Amati said. 'Eating a protein bar is not going to help.'
