Certain foods can reduce the effectiveness of drugs or cause side effects, so those who are undergoing drug treatment should review their diet.
Olga Shuppo, scientific director of preventive medicine clinics, spoke about which products are not compatible with certain medications.
Scientific director of the network of clinics for immunorehabilitation and preventive medicine Grand Clinic
Antibiotics do not combine with citrus fruits – they accelerate absorption, which can cause overdose. Foods containing calcium and protein interfere with the absorption of the drug. It is recommended that you wait 2-3 hours before or after taking your medication before eating cottage cheese, cheese, chicken, legumes, or eggs. But from fatty, fried and spicy foods for the duration of treatment should be abandoned altogether – it affects the liver, which is already under great stress.
Anticoagulants prescribed to thin the blood for the prevention of thrombosis. Vitamin K contained in leafy vegetables and herbs, walnuts, and liver can interfere with the process. During treatment, it is worth reducing their use. This does not apply to drugs of the new generation, it is worth consulting with your doctor. It is also worth limiting the use of cranberries: the antioxidants contained in it neutralize the effect of some active substances and can provoke bleeding.
Pain relievers lose their properties in combination with smoked meats. During the course of treatment, they should be excluded from the diet.
Iron preparations poorly absorbed in combination with flour, sweet, dairy products, tea and coffee.
Statins, which lower blood cholesterol levels, are not on friendly terms with citrus fruits. The substances contained in fruits prevent the liver from breaking down statins, which is why their concentration in the body increases sharply, which can lead to an overdose.
Antirheumatoid drugs aggressively affect the gastrointestinal mucosa. In order not to provoke the development of gastritis, you should adhere to a sparing diet: give up fatty and fried, rich broths, legumes, raw vegetables.