Kompas.com – When undergoing treatment, we need to pay attention to the intake of food consumed so as not to interfere with the effectiveness of the drug.
Some types of food can affect the absorption of drugs in the body, even in certain cases can cause harmful side effects. One of the fruits that should be avoided while taking medicine is grapefruit.
The impact of grapefruit on medicine
A British doctor, Xand Van Tulleken, warned that grapefruit can inhibit the absorption of various types of drugs.
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He explained that this fruit contains natural chemicals that can affect the way the body’s enzymes break down drugs.
When someone takes medicine, the body will naturally break it to be removed after the drug works. However, grapefruit can inhibit this process, so the drug lasts longer in the body and causes too high doses.
This can increase the risk of harmful side effects, even to the toxic level.
Types of drugs affected by grapefruit
Some types of drugs that should not be consumed together with grapefruit include:
- Statin (cholesterol -lowering drug)
- Blood pressure medicine
- Psychiatric medicine
- Immunosuppressants (drugs to suppress the immune system)
- Heart rhythmic lowering drug
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Even in small amounts, like half a glass of grapefruit juice, the effect can last for several days in the body.
Bali Orange Illustration. Many foods are efficacious into natural remedies to reduce hypertension, such as oranges, bananas, ginger, and cardamom. Therefore, anyone who regularly takes drugs should consult a doctor or pharmacist before consuming this fruit.
Although grapefruit is rich in nutrients, for those who are undergoing certain treatment, this fruit can bring serious risks.
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So that drug therapy remains effective and safe, it is important to always pay attention to food interactions with the drugs consumed.
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