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Citrus
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Grapefruit Juice: Can It Cause Drug Interactions? 
 This article discusses the process whereby "chemicals in grapefruit juice and grapefruit pulp [and possibly pomelos and Seville oranges] interfere with the enzymes that break down (metabolize) various drugs in the digestive system -- including certain calcium channel blockers and cholesterol-lowering drugs." Includes a chart showing specific drugs known to have potentially serious interactions with grapefruit products. From the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN00413 Topics: Drugs, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated May 19, 2009 Lemonflower
The site celebrates this "citrus fruit used to make lemonade and other fabulous recipes such as ... lemon cake and lemon meringue pie." It features dozens of recipes; health, beauty, and cleaning tips using lemons; and "because the term 'lemon' is also used to describe faulty products such as an automobiles," the site also includes links to some lemon law resources. Includes links to related sites. http://www.lemonflower.com Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Oct 8, 2004 |
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