The warnings against drinking grapefruit juice if folks are taking certain drugs have been known for a number of years.   Certain compounds in grapefruit inhibit the normal absorption of drugs such as the statins, antidepressants and many other drugs.   The absorption of these drugs is increased when they are taken along with grapefruit juice which makes the concentrations absorbed dangerous, because the doses are too high.   Seniors who are concerned about fostering their senior health need to take heed of these warnings about mixing these drugs with grapefruit juice.   By way of contrast drinking grapefruit juice when taking supplements may be beneficial.

It turns out the drinking grapefruit juice when taking the supplement CoQ10 can actually improve the absorption of CoQ10 by nearly 50%. Researchers in the Far East verified that the absorption of CoQ10 is improved this much by drinking grapefruit juice. This is very good news for seniors who are taking CoQ10 for their cardiovascular health, because it means that they will be increasing the absorption of this vital heart healthy supplement.  The main caution concerns drinking grapefruit juice would be for seniors who are taking drugs under a doctor’s care.  They need to check with their doctor before drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit.