Avoid citrus fruits while taking the medicine

Citrus fruits are attractive in colour and generally have fruity aromas

Citrus Fruits Are Heart-Friendly

Recently, a multi-purpose cohort study by the National Cancer Research Center in Japan showed that eating more flavonoid-rich fruits, including citrus, can reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease by more than 20%

The results showed that the group with the highest intake had a 22% lower risk of ischemic heart disease compared with the group with the lowest intake, with citrus fruits having the most significant effect, with a 24% lower risk in the group with the highest intake, the study reported.

The three high people who take medicine should stay away

Of the many citrus fruits, grapefruit is of particular concern

Too much drug enters the blood, which may reach several times or even dozens of times the conventional dose, which can easily cause side effects; while too little drug enters the human body, the effective dose cannot be reached, the disease cannot be effectively controlled, and it is easy to delay treatment and cause Disease aggravation

In life, many people with high blood lipids and high risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are taking statins

Sweet oranges and oranges do not affect the metabolism of statins, and lemons, although very sour, do not affect the metabolism of statins

At the same time, because grapefruit and grapefruit are rich in potassium ions, if you take grapefruit or grapefruit juice shortly before and after taking antihypertensive drugs, it may lead to a sharp drop in blood pressure, so people taking antihypertensive drugs should also consume grapefruit and grapefruit with caution.

(Source: Medical Nephrology Channel)

"China Food News" (July 06, 2022 Edition 03)

(Editor-in-charge: Luo Chen)