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Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University

Five healthy diet staples that may interact with prescription drugs

Grapefruit juice may cause some prescription drugs to accumulate in the body. KudPhotoCreate/ Shutterstock

One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is making a commitment to healthier eating. Whether that’s eating more fruits and vegetables, cutting down on meat consumption or even becoming a vegetarian or vegan a few days a week.

While there are many benefits that can come from following a healthier diet, it’s important that any diet changes are made carefully. This is especially true if you’re someone who takes a prescription drug, as many health food staples can negatively interact with them.

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