Mixed with the wrong medication, grapefruit could be potentially fatal
Mixed with the wrong medication, grapefruit could be potentially fatal
Humans are soft squishy bags of blood that are fairly resilient in many ways, but there are a lot of hazards out there that can cause serious problems, if we're not careful.
...interferes with your body's ability to metabolize certain oral drugs. More of the drug enters your blood, and it stays in your body for longer, producing an overdose effect even when you have taken the right dosage. And the types of drugs implicated are wide-ranging, from cholesterol and blood pressure medication, to cancer drugs, to anti-anxiety medication.
Hi, I'm a pharmacist. You generally have to drink a pretty good amount of juice to have an issue. If you're on meds it's a good idea to ask your pharmacist if any are relevant.