Fruit juices 'stop drugs from working properly'
Article in the Telegraph
Extracts:
"Grapefruit, orange and apple juice can block the absorption of certain drugs meaning patients are not getting the full benefit of their treatment, according to new research."
"To date, grapefruit, orange and apple juices have been shown to lower the absorption of etoposide, an anticancer agent; certain beta blockers used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks; cyclosporine, a drug taken to prevent rejection of transplanted organs; and certain antibiotics."
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Drinking fruit juices can prevent vital cancer, heart and blood pressure medicines from working properly, scientists have found.
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