By: Carlos Alaniz, CSUN Dietetic Intern Cohort 2021-2023
The fourth-most often cultivated citrus species in the world is grapefruit; with oranges, tangerines, and lemons being the first three in that order.1 The grapefruit, which is a cross between a sweet orange and a pomelo, is remarkable for the variety of nutrients it has to offer.2 Although grapefruits have therapeutic benefits due to their high nutritional content, they also contain certain components that may interact negatively with medications.
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