What is it about grapefruit specifically that messes with pretty much every prescription in existence?

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What is it about grapefruit specifically that messes with pretty much every prescription in existence?

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Grapefruit inhibits a liver/ intestinal enzyme called CYP3A4 which is responsible for a large amount of drug metabolism. This can lead to either the drug not getting where it needs to go, or a build-up of the drug which can be dangerous

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