Understand the interaction of medication with nutrients

Risky Combinations

Interactions A whole range of nutrients can influence the effectiveness of medications.
Not only do medications have interactive influence, but also a whole range of nutrients can cause serious reactions when taken together with certain medications.
High risk potentials
Alcohol, coffee, and other caffeine containing drinks such as cola or plain tea are totally unsuitable for the flushing down of medications. This is particularly important with asthmatic, antibiotic and pain killer medications.
It has been established that fruit juices can be a problem: it is proven that grapefruit has a range of interactive influence on the effectiveness of medication.
Grapefruit juice contains inhibitors of enzymes that influence the metabolism of drug. This can cause an increase of concentration of the active agent in the blood and causing undesirable effect. This is true with a range of medications such as blood pressure, anti-cholesterol, antibiotic, anti-allergy, heart, sedatives and high potency medications.

Milk and milk-products such as cheese, yoghurt, have a severe influence on antibiotic and osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate) medication.
Nutrients rich in Oxal-acid such as rhubarb and spinach are none compatible with iron medications.
Brie, Parmesan, or Roquefort-cheese, however also chocolate and banana contain vast amount of Theremin. Special precaution must be taken by persons who take anti-depressant medication of MAO suppressors especially Tranylcypromin.

This does not mean that one needs to abstain from these foods altogether. Generally it is sufficient to have an interval of a couple of hours between the consumption of the medication and the nutrient. This however does not apply to the grapefruit juice and Tranylcypromin as their active agent is effective for 24 hours and therefore these should not be combined at all.
In case of uncertainty it is advisable to consult your doctor or the dispensing pharmacist for direction.

Surely no one wants to take medication in a way that it is causing more harm than good. This also applies to the combined consumption of various medications at one time.
Never mix medication without the consent of your doctor or pharmacist; this applies in particular for none prescription drugs generally bought over the counter in pharmacies and other drug stores.

Not only ALL medications somehow have side effects when taken for long duration, there are also a range of herbs and herbal medications that have their own potential risks if taken together with other medication and without doctors’ consent or pharmaceutical clearance.

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