Andreas Moritz
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 AIDS.
Just because your doctor prescribes a medical drug does not mean it is safe for you. Very few tests have been done on drug interactions with other drugs or with common foods. Drug prescriptions can be a gamble of life and death that you are risking when you enter your doctor's office. The bottom line is that all pharmaceutical drugs contain poisons that have a detrimental effect on your health. Your heart pays the ultimate price for these constantly offered and highly praised "shortcuts" to health; they cut your life short. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 Grapefruit Seed Extract
There are substances in grapefruit and other citrus seeds that have strong antifungal properties. That is, they kill yeast (fungus), often better than the medications used for the same purpose (for example, Nystatin®). Since many people have an overgrowth of the yeasts that are normally present in the intestinal tract, grapefruit seed extract is often helpful with a variety of symptoms. These symptoms are related to what is known as chronic candidiasis, which is not an infection, but an overgrowth. |
John A. McDougall
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 Fruit Juices
Many people experience sour stomach and burning indigestion as a result of drinking citrus juices such as grapefruit or orange juice. Citrus fruits, as well as tomatoes and spicy foods, cause most of their distress by direct irritation of the tissues of the esophagus and stomach rather than by lowering LES pressure. Surprisingly, acid is not the cause of heartburn from citrus foods, since neutralized orange juice also produces heartburn. |
Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan
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 These lists are not exhaustive, and the effects vary from one person to another, so if you are on any medication, check with your doctor about how grapefruit might affect you. Researchers are currently testing the extent to which other citrus juices, such as orange juice, may have similar effects. because fruits are sweet, they will raise blood sugar. The fact is, though, that nearly all fruits—apples, bananas, blueberries, cherries, Clementines, oranges, peaches, pears, and most others—have a low Gl. The exceptions are watermelon and pineapple. |
Eric R. Braverman
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 Try freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, caffeine-free green tea, herbal tea, skim or soy milk, or water or no-salt seltzer with lemon. Use sugar substitutes if necessary. |
Antoinette Saville and Antony J. Haynes
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 Avoid all these foods for 4-6 weeks, and as many of the remaining ones as possible (particularly grapefruit, kiwi, and pineapple).
Foods indicated in ITALICS below represent 'safe' foods (they contain negligible or low levels of salicylates). The other foods listed contain moderate amounts of salicylates - eat sparingly. |
| There are three additional foods that I would emphasize on this list - grapefruit, kiwi, and pineapple. These contain high amounts of salicylates according to Anne Swain's research, although they are not flagged up on the Feingold program.
Lastly, while bananas are very low in salicylates, they contain high levels of pheno-lics so they should be consumed sparingly. Cocoa is another food that is low in salicylates but high in phenolics, so it has been left off the list completely. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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 The effects of grapefruit seed extract during pregnancy (page 363) and breast-feeding have not been sufficiently evaluated.
What is it?
Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) is a New Zealand shellfish, from which an extract has been shown to be useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA [page 387]) and osteoarthritis (OA [page 328]).
Green-lipped mussel inhibits inflammation in the body. Although inflammation is normal under certain conditions, consistent or excessive inflammation can result in pain (page 338) and damage to the body, including the joints. |
| Other foods that contain lyeopene include watermelon, pink grapefruit, and guava.
Lycopene has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
Rating Health Concerns
Asthma (page 32), exercise-induced Preeclampsia (page 361) Prostate cancer (page 371)
Atherosclerosis (page 38) (prevention only) Cancer risk reduction (page 87) Immune function (page 255) Macular degeneration (page 303)
Who is likely to be deficient? |
| After one month, symptoms had improved in 20% of those taking the liquid, while all of the patients taking capsules noted definite improvement of constipation, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, and night rest. These results need confirmation in double-blind studies.
Where is it found?
Grapefruit seed extract is available in liquid concentrate and in capsules and tablets. |
Michael T. Murray
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 For a complete list of drugs currently known to be affected by grapefruit, see www.Drug-Interactions.com.
Fortunately for citrus lovers, there are plenty of other choices. Oranges, tangerines, and tangelos do not contain significant amounts of naringin but have lots of other important nutrients and flavonoids.
As a rule, we recommend eating at least two of the servings of fruit or vegetables in their raw, fresh state. However, we must note that some carotenes (such as lycopene and lutein) are better absorbed from cooked foods. |
David Bodanis
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 Grapefruit, with its great sacks of water, comes with even softer walls, as those who have sat too near a spoon-wielding grapefruit addict in the morning can attest.)
These are the observations food engineers have incorporated in their design oj the modern potato chip. Water itself is out, as it makes things that are going to be stored on the shelves perhaps several months before eating too soggy, but the key idea of little explosive cells is still in. The cells are just pumped fill of air at the factory, instead of full of water, as at the plant roots. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
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 GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
A great source of vitamin C, vitamins, and fiber, grapefruits also contain lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against heart disease and cancer. But grapefruit juice utilizes the same liver "pathway" as some drugs—which, if taken at the same time, may increase or decrease the effects of these drugs. (Blood pressure medications, antihistamines, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and some antidepressants are among the most commonly affected. Check with your pharmacist. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 Tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon contain another cancer-fighting substance called lycopene.6,7 Spinach, collard greens, and other dark-green leafy vegetables are rich sources of lutein, a carotenoid that may prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration.8 9 (See chapter on macular degeneration for more information.) Blueberries and grapes contain flavonoids called anthocyanosides, which may help prevent varicose veins and improve visual function.
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods are good sources of dietary fiber. |
Michael T. Murray
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| Citrus fruits are an important part of a cancer-fighting diet because they provide vitamin C, other essential nutrients, and important phytochemicals. But grapefruit contains high levels of a flavonoid (plant compound) called naringin that can be a problem if people are taking certain drugs. Naringin reduces the activity of CYP3A enzymes, part of the P450 enzyme family. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Preparation
Drink 32 oz. of packaged apple juice (or see other options below) per day for a period of six days: (You may drink more than that if it feels comfortable to do so.) The malic acid in the apple juice softens the gallstones and makes their passage through the bile ducts smooth and easy. The apple juice has a strong cleansing effect. Some sensitive people may experience bloating and, occasionally, diarrhea during the first few days. Much of the diarrhea is actually stagnant bile, released by the liver and gallbladder (indicated by a brownish-yellow color). |
Michael T. Murray
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| PCX free
Formula strawberry,
Formula
V2 cup of kidney herbal with 12-16 orange, with 12-16 beans with V2 tea ounces of cantaloupe) ounces of cup of boiled wild
2-4 water
V4 cup raw of water rice; V2 cup of grams nuts green beans;
PCX
1 cup of mixed greens salad;
V2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese;
V2 cup of grapefruit they contain are offset by the number of calories your body burns in the process of digesting them. Feel free to eat as much of the following foods as you want to help keep you feeling satisfied between meals. |
Paula Begoun
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 All of these can be drying for hair while also irritating the scalp, not to mention the sting if this shampoo accidentally gets in your eyes. What's more, none of these juices can have a blonding effect on hair when they are going to be rinsed out. Bottom line: don't bother!
© Oomf Shampoo, the Power Kick for Fine Limp Hair ($10.20 for 10.1 ounces) is a very good conditioning shampoo for normal to dry hair of any thickness. The conditioning agents can build up with repeated use, most noticeably on hair that is already fine or limp.
© The Shampoo, Shampoo for Normal to Dry Hair ($10.20 for 10. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Whether grapefruit juice actually causes kidney stone recurrence or is merely associated with something else that increases risks remains unclear; some nutritionally oriented doctors suggest that people with a history of stones should restrict grapefruit juice intake until more is known.
Bran, a rich source of insoluble fiber (p. 293), reduces the absorption of calcium, which in turn causes urinary calcium to fall.28 In one trial, risk of forming kidney stones was significantly reduced simply by adding one-half ounce of rice bran per day to the diet. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 If using grapefruit pectin tablets, use 1000 mg with meals.
Gugulipid—lowers total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides; increases HDL cholesterol; regresses plaque formation; opposes platelet aggregation; and has fibrinolytic activity
Numerous studies have demonstrated that gugulipid is beneficial to about 70% of individuals with disorganized lipid profiles, that is, elevations in LDL and total cholesterol or triglycerides. Human clinical trials showed gugulipid dropped total cholesterol levels by 14-27% in a 4- to 12-week period and reduced triglycerides 22-30%. |
Dianne Onstad
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 It is usually eaten on its own like grapefruit; make sure to remove the entire thick layer of inedible white pith. For the best flavor, each segment must also be skinned. This strange fruit is eaten with salt in southeast Asia, and a delicious, paradisical dessert or salad is made in China with pieces of pummelo combined with oranges, dates, nuts, and mayonnaise.
Pummelo / Nutritional Value Per 100
I Edible Portion
Raw
Raw
Glories
25-58
Zinc
0.08 mg
Protein
0.50-0.74 g
Copper
0.048 mg
Fat
0.20-0.56 g
Manganese
0.017 mg
Fiber
0.30-0. |
| Lycopene The pigment that gives tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, and guavas their red color. It is a fat-soluble antioxidant telated to beta carotene. A carotenoid (as is beta carotene), lycopene serves as an antioxidant, blocks UVA and UVB rays, and is strongly suspected of arresting the growth of cancer cells, especially of the prostate. Lycopene is especially plentiful in tomatoes and tomato-based products and works better when combined wirh a small amount of fat. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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| D-glucarate may be obtained naturally by emphasizing apples, grapefruit, broccoli, and brussels sprouts in the diet and by supplementing with calcium-D-glucatate and vegetable concentrates. According to data teleased from the Univetsity of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, D-glucarate inhibited beta-glucuronidase by 57% in the blood, 44% in the livet, 39% in the intestines, and 37% in the lungs, thus protecting the action of the glucuronidation pathway (Dwivedi et al. 1990).
Murray et al. |
Paula Begoun
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| This will not cause buildup.
© Lifetex Wellness Wake-Up Call, Hydrating Purity Wash ($10 for 8.5 ounces) is nearly identical to the Lifetex Wellness Look Alive, Energizing Purity Wash above, and the same comments apply.
© Lifetex Wellness Big Splash, Hydrating Purity Rinse ($11 for 8.5 ounces) is a very standard conditioner that is a good option for normal to slightly dry hair that is normal to fine or thin.
© $$$ Lifetex Wellness Flash Flood, Hydrating Vitality Blast ($16.50 for 5 ounces) is an emollient, though standard, conditioner for dry to very dry hair that is coarse or thick. |
Dianne Onstad
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| Tangelos are deliberate or accidental hybrids of the mandarin orange and either the grapefruit or the pummelo. They look rather like large unsymmetrical oranges, with skin a deep orange shaded with bronze. The most popular variety, Minneola, has a very distinct knoblike projection on the stem end. Look for hard shiny specimens that feel heavy in your hand. Their colorful orange flesh is juicy but not seedless, with a taste like a blend of orange and tangerine that can be either very tart or very sweet. Peel and prepare like oranges, or squeeze for a wonderfully refreshing juice. |
Paula Begoun
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| This shampoo is not recommended.
© Knot Free Shampoo ($11 for 8.5 ounces) contains TEA-lauryl sulfate as one of its main detergent cleansing agents, along with essential oils of peppermint and lemon, which makes this a drying, irritating problem shampoo for all hair and scalp types.
What's Not So Good About It: The prices are rather high; the thymus extract in these products has no benefit for hair beyond that of a water-binding agent.
© Moisturizing Shampoo ($12 for 8.5 ounces) is a very standard shampoo that can be a great option for all hair types, and it poses minimal risk of buildup. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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| Whether grapefruit juice actually causes kidney stone recurrence or is merely associated with something else that increases risks remains unclear; some nutritionally oriented doctors suggest that people with a history of stones should restrict grapefruit juice intake until more is known.
Bran, a rich source of insoluble fiber (p. 293), reduces the absorption of calcium, which in turn causes urinary calcium to fall.28 In one trial, risk of forming kidney stones was significantly reduced simply by adding one-half ounce of rice bran per day to the diet. |
Jean Carper
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 Cerda speculates that a unique polysaccharide, galacturonic acid, in grapefruit chemically interacts with the destructive stuff in arteries, including bad LDL cholesterol, to prevent and break up plaque deposits.
There's also some evidence that aggressive lowering of cholesterol, as shown with drugs, tends to open arteries, improve blood flow, and cause a regression of atherosclerosis. But Cerda is convinced that grapefruit fiber's ability to diminish plaque in arteries is independent of its cholesterol-lowering capabilities.
How Much Do You Need? |
Dianne Onstad
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| Buying Tips
Choose firm fruits of orange or grapefruit size that are free of bruises and that are green or yellowish green in color. When the fruit has softened so that it has a give like a ripe avocado, it is ripe.
Culinary Uses
This fruit has a very sweet, mild flavor that may hint of peaches, lemons, mango, coconut, caramel, or vanilla, depending upon the variety. The skin is inedible; the seeds, which are embedded at random, may be flat and chiplike or the size and shape of orange seeds; they are toxic if eaten. |
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