Some foods can change the effect of medicines. Ordinary fruits or drinks can either excessively increase or, on the contrary, reduce the effectiveness of a drug.
For example, in India a patient took medicine and then drank pomegranate juice, which sharply increased the drug’s effect and posed a health risk. Fruit juice can also cause many medicines to enter the bloodstream too quickly and reach dangerous levels.
On the other hand, milk or foods rich in fiber can reduce the effectiveness of some antibiotics. That means the medicine may not work properly.
Doctors say that in some cases this process can be used in a beneficial way. For example, in cancer treatment, certain diets may enhance the effect of medicines.
Experts recommend considering the diet when taking medicines. In the future, patients may be advised not only on drugs but also on a special meal plan.
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