Tag: Grapefruit

Calcium channel blockers They’re used as part of the treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension) and coronary heart disease. Grapefruit juice interacts with some calcium channel blockers and increases the level of the medicine in your blood. Can I eat grapefruit and take blood pressure medication? Grapefruit contains compounds that may interfere […]

“In the present study, a single intake of grapefruit juice increased the plasma concentration of nifedipine and also decreased blood pressures 3 hours after intake of grapefruit juice…” What kind of grapefruit lowers blood pressure? Ruby red grapefruit can help to naturally lower blood pressure. Is it OK to eat grapefruit if you have high […]

Pink and red grapefruit are good sources of beta carotene (a source of vitamin A) and lycopene, an antioxidant “cousin” to beta carotene that has been linked to lower stroke risk. Is grapefruit good for clogged arteries? MIAMI (AP) _ Eating citrus can reduce cholesterol plaque in clogged arteries and help reverse atherosclerosis, a leading […]

Grapefruits are great fruits: Citrus juice could keep your kidneys healthy, according to a new study from the U.K. Researchers discovered that a flavonoid called naringenin—found in grapefruit, oranges, and tomatoes—regulates a protein that decreases growths related to kidney cysts, which can lead to kidney failure. Can grapefruit hurt your kidneys? If mixed with grapefruit, […]

You can even store grapefruit in the freezer. Peel them and freeze them whole, or cut them apart and freeze the sections. Freeze grapefruit sections in a single layer on parchment paper. When it is frozen, transfer the sections into Ziploc freezer bags, labeled and dated. What happens when you freeze grapefruit? Technically speaking, you […]

1) Grapefruit is rich in dietary insoluble fibre, pectin, which serves as a bulk laxative and helps to protect the colon. Can grapefruit cause diarrhea? While grapefruit is a healthy food choice, eating too much of any one food won’t provide your body with the variety of nutrients it needs. Too much grapefruit can also […]

Grapefruit Another important nutrient for sleep is the antioxidant lycopene, as demonstrated in this recent study, which found that people who had consumed more lycopene had less difficulty falling asleep. “Grapefruits contain lycopene,” says Elkin. Is it OK to eat grapefruit before bed? Grapefruit juice: Drinking a glass of grapefruit juice before bed helps in […]

We conclude that grapefruit juice had no effect on caffeine pharmacokinetics or hemodynamic effects. Does grapefruit affect coffee? Consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice may also extend caffeine levels and effects of caffeine. While the effect of naringin on the metabolism of a drug can increase the drug’s effectiveness, it can also result in dosages that […]

Grapefruit can cause new blood thinners like Eliquis and Xarelto to reach higher levels in the blood. A common side effect of this can be bleeding anywhere in the body, but this often happens first in your gut. What does grapefruit do to your blood? Many drugs are broken down (metabolized) with the help of […]

Potentially dangerous drug interactions Grapefruit is unique in that it has an enzyme-binding ability. This means that it may cause certain medications to pass from the GI tract into the bloodstream faster than normal, raising the amount of medication in your bloodstream, which can be potentially dangerous. Will grapefruit raise blood sugar? Grapefruit is low […]

Studies have shown that eating grapefruit every day can lower systolic blood pressure by as much as five points. This may be due to grapefruit’s high levels of potassium, which neutralize the negative effects of sodium (a common cause of hypertension). Is grapefruit OK for high blood pressure? Citrus fruits, including grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, […]

The grapefruit was originally called “the forbidden fruit.” • Jamaicans coined the term “grapefruit” because the fruit grew in bunches like grapes. Florida produces the most grapefruit in the world- around two million tons a year. Arizona and Texas also produce grapefruit. Why is grapefruit the forbidden fruit? The grapefruit was first described in 1750 […]

The grapefruit was first described in 1750 by the Reverend Griffith Hughes and was then and often afterwards called the forbidden fruit, because it was seized upon by those searching for the identity of the original tree of good and evil in the Garden of Eden. Is grapefruit a forbidden fruit? It is an accidental […]

Urinary flow was significantly increased after both grapefruit juice (46+/-26 vs 186+/-109 ml/h, p = 0.01) and mineral water (42+/-16 vs 230+/-72 ml/h, p=0.001) compared to baseline. Does grapefruit make you pee a lot? Citrus Might Be Your Bladder’s Pet Peeve Oranges, grapefruits, clementines, lemons, and limes are all acidic and can make it harder […]

Taking grapefruit with other supplements with similar effects might increase the risk for a serious heart issue. Examples of supplements with this effect include bitter orange, ephedra, iboga, and Panax ginseng. Drinking grapefruit juice when taking licorice might increase licorice’s ability to lower potassium levels. Can grapefruit interfere with vitamins? Dear S.M.: There is no […]

Much of Florida’s Grapefruit is grown in the Indian River region of the state. Located on the east coast of Florida, the Indian River stretches more than 200 miles south from Daytona to West Palm Beach. Growers ship their fruit to all corners of the world, including Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Why […]

Trees are dying off as a result — the amount of land used for grapefruit trees is roughly a quarter of what it was in the late 1990s —and becoming less productive — grapefruits are falling too early from the trees, and are often too small to meet the standard size sold in the United […]

Close up of a fresh red grapefruit. How do you make grapefruit grow sweeter? Overall, there is little you can do to increase the sweetness of the fruit. Fertilize the tree in early February using a general-purpose fertilizer or citrus tree fertilizer following label directions, but it will likely have little effect on the sugar […]

Very simply, a thick peel on any kind of citrus fruit is caused by a nutrient imbalance. The thick rind is caused by either too much nitrogen or too little phosphorus. How thick is grapefruit skin? Use a sharp knife to make 6 to 8 scores (just through skin and some of the pith—the thickness […]

With its sweet-tart flavor and juicy flesh, grapefruit is a delicious treat that you can eat late at night without feeling guilty. However, this yummy fruit is acidic, and eating grapefruit at night could exacerbate heartburn for some people, which is often worse when lying down. What’s the best time to eat grapefruit? If you’re […]