Why Grapefruit Juice and Meds Don’t Always Mix

Reach for grapefruit to get your citrusy fix? You might want to rethink your fruit choice if you take certain medications.

Drinking grapefruit juice or eating fresh grapefruit can severely affect the way certain medications get metabolized, causing your body to absorb too much or too little of a medication. Watch the video above to learn more about the types of medications affected by grapefruit, and, as always, be sure to consult with a doctor if you’re concerned about any interference.

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