Unhealthy Effects of Seemingly Healthy Foods
Grapefruit juice contains naringenin, which can have an impact on the effectiveness of certain kinds of medications, including cholesterol-lowering medications and some atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) medications. Therefore, A-Fib patients may need to be careful about how much grapefruit juice they drink.
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January 17, 2014Citation:
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July 1, 2014