ELI5. Grapefruit juice and the effects on mental health medication?

Question

To me it’s interesting that grapefruit juice is listed as a “no no” while taking antidepressants/anti-anxiety medication.

I’ve looked into it and I still don’t understand. Can someone explain why you aren’t supposed to mix them? I’m only asking because I like a good Ruby Grapefruit White Claw once and a while…

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Answer 1

Its also a very strange collection of medications, not all antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications but includes some medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc

Here is an article from Harvard that explains the effect AND lists meds that are or are not impacted. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/grapefruit-and-medication-a-cautionary-note