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A member asked:

I eat grapefruit for breakfast. should i eat protein with, before, or after?

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The: Fruit could affect the metabolism of certain drugs, but not your protein intake.

Answered 3/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

All are fine: But you might as well eat protein with the grapefruit since you are already sitting down to eat. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2014

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