Food usually recommended by doctors as health-improving like olive oil, fruit, vegetable, nuts and so on can interact negatively with other medications, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Just don't jump to conclusions until you know the whole story!
In general, diet will only interact with medications in case a person consumes exceptionally large portions of certain foods, pharmacology and medical experts say. A few teaspoons of olive oil on pasta typically does not create any harm, for instance.
However it's better not to drink a lot of fruit juice including pomegranate and cranberry, as well as olive oil because it may interfere with how anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins work in the body.
Other laboratory studies show that certain popular teas can block the effect of some medications, including the flu drug Tamiflu. And switching to a low-fat diet, itself a healthy lifestyle change, could reduce the potency of some medications.
So diet can interact with medicine in two main ways. Some foods block the body's ability to absorb certain medications, significantly reducing the dose a person receives. Other foods enhance the absorption of some drugs, which can lead to a possible overdose.
In conclusion it is necessary to mention that before taking any medication, first of all, you should consult your doctor about mode of administration, dosage and side effects. Moreover, you should inform your physician what food you consume and what lifestyle you lead. Otherwise, the treatment may not bring you any positive effect or, worse, will cause more harm than good!
And remember - too much water drowned the miller!
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