i remember my grandma used to tell me this. not just lemons but anything sour for that matter- like oranges. is this true or just an old folk story?
2007-11-26 05:37:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
All I know is my doctor told me not to eat grapefruit while taking Advicor (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) because the grapefruit makes the medicine less effective. So I'd say there may be some truth to your grandmother's tale.
2007-11-26 05:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we can not generalize it. It is obvious that when somebody produces to much gastric acid, should diminish intake of acidic fruits. However, some minerals. like iron need to be taken with citruses (orange juice) for better absorbtion.
2007-11-26 15:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ania 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citric acid can break down some chemicals and make them less effective.
2007-11-26 13:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fruits that do this are grapefruit and pomegranates.
2007-11-27 10:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Susas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋