Thread: Grapefruit is a no no, allegedly.....

This is the list mentioned above;

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/suppl/201...ailey-1-at.pdf

I was told no grapefruit with the diabetes tablets I am taking.

Originally Posted by Troy

I was told no grapefruit with the diabetes tablets I am taking.

Did they explain why?

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

He got quite upset and explained that grapefruit, pomelo and the like were absolutely banned with the medication I'm on.

My misses also can not eat grapefruit for the same reason. Thanks for the article.

I really enjoy Grapefruit, especially the juice and it's a citrus fruit. Enjoyable at breakfast.
Always was told that it was healthy. What next , now it's unhealthy,always something next that's bad for you.
Aah bollocks to it all.

Originally Posted by wasabi

I really enjoy Grapefruit, especially the juice and it's a citrus fruit. Enjoyable at breakfast.
Always was told that it was healthy. What next , now it's unhealthy,always something next that's bad for you.
Aah bollocks to it all.

Mate, me too. nothing better that a plate of good quality pomelo straight from the fridge for breakfast. I love all citrus fruit and I'm damn sure it is good for you but the point is if you're on any of the drugs mentioned the reaction could be pretty serious.

As I explained to my Doc., when I'm destitute we'll be living off the bloody stuff to which he replied "fine, just don't be taking any medication" Harsh but fair.

Originally Posted by wasabi

What next , now it's unhealthy

Read before you reply.

I have renal failure and in the 'blood taking' room at the Royal Sussex Hospital Renal Unit in Brighton there were posters on the wall advising against grapefruit.... but only for patients on certain drugs and I was not one of them.

This was 6 years ago though so maybe things have changed.

I'm not on any medication myself but I had a quick look at that list to see if I recognise any of the drugs. Only two stood out ... quinine and sildenafil.

Sildenafil only stood out for me because of a post by Shrewed Punter yesterday. It is the drug used in Viagra and Kamagra jelly, etc. So beware!

Originally Posted by Neverna

It is the drug used in Viagra and Kamagra jelly, etc. So beware!

Crikey, that could be interesting down Pattaya way.......

Originally Posted by Neverna

I'm not on any medication myself but I had a quick look at that list to see if I recognise any of the drugs. Only two stood out ... quinine and sildenafil.

Sildenafil only stood out for me because of a post by Shrewed Punter yesterday. It is the drug used in Viagra and Kamagra jelly, etc. So beware!

Interesting list...
A healthy individual needn't concern too much, as the listing is specific-centric and non-atypical.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Troy

I was told no grapefruit with the diabetes tablets I am taking.

Did they explain why?

I was told grapefruit juice increases the risk of side-effects from using the drugs I was on. Nothing more specific than that. Yes you can have a glass of grapefruit juice or dig in to a fresh half for breakfast...just not everyday and not large quantities.

I have stayed way from all fruit juice (except special occasions) due to the amount of sugar they contain, but that's a different matter.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

pomelo trees in the garden

As I can verify they be very fine ones indeed. Shame you can't indulge.

Originally Posted by Norton

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

pomelo trees in the garden

As I can verify they be very fine ones indeed. Shame you can't indulge.

Tell me about it.

We must find a way to get some down to you next season, mate.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Norton

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

pomelo trees in the garden

As I can verify they be very fine ones indeed. Shame you can't indulge.

Tell me about it.

We must find a way to get some down to you next season, mate.

Does such restriction [other citrus] of limes apply in your case as well, Geoff?

Limes are almost endemic throughout Thai and broader regional cuisines.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

Does such restriction [other citrus] of limes apply in your case as well, Geoff?

Limes are almost endemic throughout Thai and broader regional cuisines.

According to the admirable Dr. F. Szabo, "Yes".

* According to my Doctor, the answer was no, lemon, limes and oranges do not have the same effect as grapefruit. Didn't ask about pomelo but I use the others a lot in cooking and specifically asked if they were okay.

Originally Posted by Troy

* According to my Doctor, the answer was no, lemon, limes and oranges do not have the same effect as grapefruit. Didn't ask about pomelo but I use the others a lot in cooking and specifically asked if they were okay.

Which just about sums things up quite nicely.
Differing opinions abound and for a poor fool like me it's hard to know what to believe.
Still, I'll keep off the citrus for a while. I'll stick to hops and grape.

Originally Posted by Troy

I have stayed way from all fruit juice (except special occasions) due to the amount of sugar they contain, but that's a different matter.

Do you mean packaged/prepared or the naturally occurring sugars in fresh-squeezed?
Just curious.

^ Packaged/prepared fruit juice. When the sugar level was high then I had a very limited choice of fresh fruit but it is okay now...I simply prefer sour to sweet nowadays.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

specific-centric and non-atypical.

Christ, you're getting worse.

Originally Posted by Neverna

I'm not on any medication myself but I had a quick look at that list to see if I recognise any of the drugs. Only two stood out ... quinine and sildenafil.

But not alc, dias, speed or smack... nothing to worry about for the normal punter.

Would never have guessed a citrus fruit could be harmful.
What next? Water is bad for you?
We have had various experts over the years tell us every food group is dangerous.
Oh well, pass me the Mama noodles.

^
Read before responding.

Jayzuz, are all the loonies out today?