Grapefruit and medicines
Grapefruit supplement and medicines: what to ask a pharmacist
A grapefruit supplement is a different thing from the fruit, and the evidence is thinner. FDA says grapefruit juice and fruit can change how some medicines are processed, but that page does not cover extracts. Olivaro lists grapefruit fruit extract in its blend with no amount, so ask a pharmacist before combining it with any medicine.
Written by the Olivaro label deskUpdated · 5 min read
Short answer
Does a grapefruit supplement interact with medicines?
It might, but we found no source that says so for extracts, so the honest answer is "ask your pharmacist".
FDA explains that grapefruit juice and some drugs do not mix well, because grapefruit can change how a liver enzyme processes certain medicines (FDA, Grapefruit juice and some drugs). The page covers juice and fruit. It says nothing about extracts or supplements, and we found no source that does.
Olivaro is a liquid, not a tablet or capsule, so "grapefruit tablets" is not what is on this label. The blend lists "Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Fruit Extract", the eleventh of 22 names, with no amount printed.
| Question | What we found |
|---|---|
| Juice and fruit with some medicines | FDA says they can interact |
| Grapefruit extract with medicines | We found no source |
| Grapefruit extract and glucose | We found no source |
| Amount in Olivaro | Not printed |
Why pharmacists ask
Why do pharmacists ask about grapefruit and supplements?
They ask because a pharmacist sees the whole list of medicines, and a missing item can matter.
NCCIH says supplements can interact with medicines and are held to looser rules than drugs (NCCIH using supplements wisely). A pharmacist can check your list against each name on a label. They cannot check an amount that is not printed, which is one more reason to bring the label itself.
Your checklist
What should you bring to the pharmacist?
Bring every medicine and supplement you take, and a photo of the Olivaro label.
The label shows 22 names and one 200 mg total. Use the list below as a script.
Questions to bring to your pharmacist
A list to take to a pharmacist or clinician, not advice. Nothing you tick leaves your browser.
Olivaro liquid: 30 mL a bottle1 mL serving · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · from $49 a bottle · shipping at checkout
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Who should be extra careful?
Anyone on insulin, diabetes pills, blood pressure, blood thinner or heart-rhythm medicine, or with liver disease, should ask before using it.
The label says pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and people with a known medical condition should consult a physician. Never stop or change a prescribed medicine because of a supplement or a fruit.
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Signs of severe low blood sugar (confusion, fainting, seizure), chest pain or trouble breathing: call 911.
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Where can you read the rest of the label?
The medicine page has more questions for your pharmacist.
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FAQ
Olivaro questions people ask
Is grapefruit extract the same as grapefruit juice?
No, and we cannot say they act the same way. FDA's interaction page covers juice and fruit only. We found no source on extracts, and the Olivaro label prints no grapefruit amount.
Should I avoid grapefruit while using Olivaro?
Ask your pharmacist. We cannot tell you to avoid or keep any food, and we found no source on extract interactions. Never change a prescribed medicine on your own.
Where is grapefruit on the Olivaro label?
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Fruit Extract is the eleventh of 22 names in the 200 mg blend. The label prints no amount for it, so a reader cannot judge how much is present.
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