Grapefruits that most of us consume liberally might pose health problem. A recent research has proved Grape fruit is dangerous when combined with other medications. Read on.

The research by Canadian Medical Association Journal has confirmed that when grapefruit juice is combined with certain prescribed medication for several common health conditions lead to the medicine behaving negatively.

Furanocoumarins found in the grape fruit influences the absorption process in gastrointestinal tract by alarmingly increasing the rate of absorption of the medicines. It can lead to respiratory failures, gastrointestinal tract bleeding and more, and can result in death.

Above 45 and elderly are most likely to be affected.

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