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Can I eat this with Statins?
Grapefruit blocks the enzyme (CYP3A4) that clears some statins, letting levels build up and raising the risk of muscle damage.
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1 · Your medication
Statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin, lipitor, zocor) — Grapefruit blocks the enzyme (CYP3A4) that clears some statins, letting levels build up and raising the risk of muscle damage.
The interaction is statin-specific: simvastatin is most affected (avoid grapefruit entirely), atorvastatin moderately (avoid large amounts), while rosuvastatin and pravastatin are barely affected. Check which statin you take.
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