Re: pills won't absorb anymore » TheMeanReds

Posted by Larry Hoover on February 22, 2007, at 13:57:48

In reply to Re: pills won't absorb anymore, posted by TheMeanReds on February 22, 2007, at 10:06:32

> I've heard drink 8 ounces of grapefruit juice before taking pills, it helps to absorb.
That is very bad advice.
Grapefruit contains two chemicals which block the cytochrome enzyme 3A4. This has nothing to do with absorption. It can increase or decrease the effect of some meds.
Lar

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