One glass of this drink can cause serious illness.
The grapefruit fruit is controversial. According to nutritionists, the fruits have beneficial properties, such as anti-sclerotic and tonic effects, and also have a positive effect on the digestive system and metabolism.
This is reported «Science Alert».
However, recent studies show that grapefruit juice can be hazardous to health. Many health food lovers include grapefruit juice in their breakfast, as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. However, scientists have found compelling evidence of the dangers of this juice.
A high concentration of furanocoumarins, chemical compounds present in grapefruit, can alter the effect of certain medications. This can lead to excessively low or excessively high levels of these drugs in the body.
The compounds bergamotine and dihydroxybergamottin found in grapefruit are also found in pomelo and oranges. The latter are often used to make marmalade.
Pharmacologist Shiv Mei Huang of the US Food and Drug Administration explained that grapefruit juice promotes more complete absorption of many drugs into the bloodstream. When the concentration of the drug in the blood becomes too high, additional side effects may occur.
Scientists have proven that just one glass of grapefruit juice can help reduce the activity of the CYP3A4 enzyme and increase the concentration of drugs in the body. This can lead to an overdose effect even if you have taken the correct dose of the medicine.
Thus, drinking grapefruit juice may decrease the body’s ability to metabolize certain drugs, resulting in increased blood levels of these drugs. As a result, there is a risk of overdose, even if the recommended dose of the drug is observed.
Previously, experts called the worst drinks for gut health.
2023-09-04 02:13:57
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