5 Food-Medicine Interactions To Avoid

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Caffeine & Stimulant  Medications

Combining stimulant medications with high-caffeine foods or beverages may lead to increased heart rate and nervousness.

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Vitamin K & Blood Thinners

High vitamin K foods like leafy greens, can interfere with blood thinners (anticoagulants). Maintaining a consistent intake of vitamin K is crucial for those on blood thinning medications

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Dairy & Antibiotics

Some antibiotics, particularly tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones, may bind with minerals in dairy products, reducing the effectiveness of the medication. 

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Bananas & ACE Inhibitors

Bananas, when consumed in excess, can elevate potassium levels in the blood, potentially leading to hyperkalemia when combined with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE inhibitors). 

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Leafy Greens & Thyroid Medication

High-fiber foods, especially those rich in calcium and iron like leafy greens, can interfere with the absorption of thyroid medications

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