8 Medications You Shouldn’t Combine With Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that plays a role in inflammation and metabolism (creating energy). The two main forms of vitamin D are ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D is necessary to treat and lower the risk of conditions related to low vitamin D levels, like rickets and osteoporosis. You can […]
Why You Should Avoid Grapefruit With These Medications
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a common citrus fruit often consumed as grapefruit juice. It is high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and other important nutrients. Grapefruit can interact with numerous medications taken by mouth, affecting how well the medicines may work. About 50% of all drugs are metabolized (broken down and processed) by an enzyme […]