We are blessed with wonderful neighbors who share the fruits of their harvest with us, and we just recently received a bucketful of sweet Regency Cove-grown grapefruit. What a wonderful treat! We enjoy them daily.
Grapefruit is one of those powerhouse miracle foods that many claim to reduce hardening of the arteries and even cancer. (see MedicineNet.com)
I do realize, however, that it interacts with some medicines. I decided to do a little research, now that I seem to be entering the age of senior-infirmed.
A decade ago, according to MedineNet.com, a study was done which, by accident, proved that grapefruit juice inhibits the absorption in the small intestine, of particular medicines. You may take your regular daily pill, but the simple act of drinking a small glass of grapefruit juice may inhibit your body from absorbing your medicine. The effect is so strong, that the juice may interact with your medications longer than 24 hours. On the other hand, some medications may absorb even stronger doses on grapefruit juice, and provide toxic levels to your system. Not a good thing.
A partial list of the medications which MAY be affected by grapefruit juice include:
certain cholesterol drugs, antihistimines, some blood pressure medications, certain psychiatric drugs, and even viagra. (again MedicineNet.com)
I am not a doctor. Check with your physician! Read up on this effect. And then enjoy the sweet citrus harvest. Yum.
Grapefruit is one of those powerhouse miracle foods that many claim to reduce hardening of the arteries and even cancer. (see MedicineNet.com)
I do realize, however, that it interacts with some medicines. I decided to do a little research, now that I seem to be entering the age of senior-infirmed.
A decade ago, according to MedineNet.com, a study was done which, by accident, proved that grapefruit juice inhibits the absorption in the small intestine, of particular medicines. You may take your regular daily pill, but the simple act of drinking a small glass of grapefruit juice may inhibit your body from absorbing your medicine. The effect is so strong, that the juice may interact with your medications longer than 24 hours. On the other hand, some medications may absorb even stronger doses on grapefruit juice, and provide toxic levels to your system. Not a good thing.
A partial list of the medications which MAY be affected by grapefruit juice include:
certain cholesterol drugs, antihistimines, some blood pressure medications, certain psychiatric drugs, and even viagra. (again MedicineNet.com)
I am not a doctor. Check with your physician! Read up on this effect. And then enjoy the sweet citrus harvest. Yum.
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