Grapefruit Puts the Squeeze on Low-Carb Diets

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Grapefruit Puts the Squeeze on Low-Carb Diets
WINTER HAVEN, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/04/2003 -- Florida Grapefruit
may soon squeeze out Atkins and other low-carb diets as a safer and
easier way to avoid carbohydrates.

"Grapefruit contains key compounds that inhibit an enzyme in the
digestive track, preventing the absorption of excess dietary fats and
carbohydrates," says biochemical researcher Daryl Thompson, who
initiated the grapefruit diet study with Scripps Research Clinic. "So,
by eating grapefruit, you can lose weight without altering your diet
at all."

Other studies at Johns Hopkins University and Chapel Hill School of
Medicine also show that Florida grapefruit is key to reducing symptoms
of metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X), which includes high cholesterol,
insulin resistance, hypertension and obesity.

But even with the known benefits of grapefruit, many cannot tolerate
the tart taste or acid indigestion; still others are avoiding the
fruit because of the potential negative chemical interactions with
cholesterol lowering drugs. Additionally most of the compounds needed
for weight-loss, are contained in the peel -- the part usually thrown
away.


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These concerns along with his own weight struggles motivated Thompson
to research new delivery methods making grapefruit accessible for
frequent, daily consumption, which is required to reap the fruit's
health benefits.

Using an exclusive technology Thompson is able to preserve the whole
grapefruit into powder form. No additives, stimulants or diuretics are
added to the supplement; each capsule simply contains one whole
organic grapefruit, including the peel, rind, and juice in a powder
form called Citrasens.

The Florida Department of Citrus funded the Scripps study on
grapefruit and its powder counterpart, Citrasens to determine their
effects on weight loss. The study concluded at the end of October,
with positive results showing weight loss within 30 days.

"Benefits of grapefruit have long been known but now we will have
research to back it up," says Thompson. "Citrasens is the next logical
step in the grapefruit evolution. We've had the juice and frozen
concentrate versions for years; the powder form will be a convenient
option for people who still have difficulty incorporating grapefruit
with every meal."

Not all grapefruit supplements contain Citrasens. Currently Citrasens
can be found in Grapefruit Solution (Rite-Aid/GNC), The Grapefruit
Diet (GNC) and Citraplete (QVC). For more information on the
grapefruit diet study and Citrasens visit, www.getyourgrapefruit.com/

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Grapefruit Puts the Squeeze on Low-Carb Diets
WINTER HAVEN, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/04/2003 -- Florida Grapefruit
may soon squeeze out Atkins and other low-carb diets as a safer and
easier way to avoid carbohydrates.

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Well, it's a tough roe to hoe when you're trying to market grapefruit; gotta
go after every angle, no matter how far a reach. BTW my Lipitor comes with
a stern warning against eating grapefruit whilst on it.

Besides.. the only *safe* way to *avoid* carbs.. or any other food bad for
you, is to.. not eat it! Gee what a concept..

Teeb

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Grapefruit Puts the Squeeze on Low-Carb Diets
WINTER HAVEN, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/04/2003 -- Florida Grapefruit
may soon squeeze out Atkins and other low-carb diets as a safer and
easier way to avoid carbohydrates.

snip

Well, it's a tough roe to hoe when you're trying to market grapefruit;
gotta
go after every angle, no matter how far a reach. BTW my Lipitor comes
with
a stern warning against eating grapefruit whilst on it.

USDA says:
1/2 raw grapefruit is 13 grams carbs,
1 cup g-fruit juice from concentrate.. 24 grams of carbs

Anthony wrote:

Well, it's a tough roe to hoe when you're trying to market grapefruit; gotta
go after every angle, no matter how far a reach. BTW my Lipitor comes with
a stern warning against eating grapefruit whilst on it.



DOes anyone know WHY you have to avoid grapefruit? I'm told it's OK for
me to have it in the am if I take the lipitor in the evening. It seems
to me that with all the warnings about grapefruit interaction with
drugs, there must be something special about it.


Janet Price

Something in the grapefruit prevents an intestinal enzyme from breaking down
certain drugs.. so it can cause an overdose effect. It happens with other
drugs as well as Lipitor.

Teeb



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Anthony wrote:

Well, it's a tough roe to hoe when you're trying to market grapefruit;
gotta
go after every angle, no matter how far a reach. BTW my Lipitor comes
with
a stern warning against eating grapefruit whilst on it.



DOes anyone know WHY you have to avoid grapefruit? I'm told it's OK for
me to have it in the am if I take the lipitor in the evening. It seems
to me that with all the warnings about grapefruit interaction with
drugs, there must be something special about it.


Janet Price