As people age, prescription use increases—but few realize that certain everyday foods can make those medications less effective or even dangerous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 90% of adults over 65 take at least one prescription daily. From blood pressure pills to antidepressants, drug interactions don’t just come from other drugs—they often come from what’s on your plate. Here are 10 common foods that can quietly interfere with senior medications and what to do instead.
