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Best to drink grapefruit juice before or after food?

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Dr. Mandakini Patelanswered

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Grapefruit juice: With food seems to be better due to the acidic nature of the juice.

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Grapefruit: Best to drink with food or after. Avoid overdrinking and overeating. Don't want reflux of the acid.

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