In a couple of threads recently I have mentioned that people should not have grapefruit if they take statins (pills taken to lower cholesterol).
Because of a discussion on one of those threads I did some research and I find that I may have been misleading, for which I apologise.
This problem does not affect all statins, so if you take them, check the information in the pack. Also, most sources say that grapefruit juice should be avoided but that the fruit itself is OK (if you were drinking the juice you would consume a fair amount of grapefruit in a small glass, whereas you would be unlikely to eat more than one fruit, or even a half).
I didn't mean to confuse anyone - sorry if that has happened.
There is more information in this discussion
http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/134660-help-gratefruit-2.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article4740140.ece
Because of a discussion on one of those threads I did some research and I find that I may have been misleading, for which I apologise.
This problem does not affect all statins, so if you take them, check the information in the pack. Also, most sources say that grapefruit juice should be avoided but that the fruit itself is OK (if you were drinking the juice you would consume a fair amount of grapefruit in a small glass, whereas you would be unlikely to eat more than one fruit, or even a half).
I didn't mean to confuse anyone - sorry if that has happened.
There is more information in this discussion
http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/134660-help-gratefruit-2.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article4740140.ece