An Overview of Drug Interactions With Grapefruit Juice

Studies show grapefruit juice contains antioxidant and antiseptic properties, among other health benefits, including bone growth promotion and weight loss.1 Grapefruit juice also carries the American Heart Association ’s healthy “heart-check” food mark and contains compounds that may reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation and inhibit cancer cell proliferation.1 Although generally considered healthy, grapefruit juice can interact with many classes of medications.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Prescription Pad Source Type: research