Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used to have a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'. Jo A grapefruit a day - particularly the red variety - can help keep heart disease at bay, according to a new study by Israeli researchers. In a controlled study group of patients with heart disease, the scientists found that feeding some patients the equivalent of one grapefruit daily significantly reduced levels of cholesterol in comparison to patients that did not eat grapefruit. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. The study, which strengthens a growing body of evidence supporting the heart-healthy benefits of eating citrus fruit, was published Feb. 3 on the website of the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry . The findings come at an appropriate time: The month of February has been designated as American Heart Month and heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. The study will appear in the journal's March 22 print issue. The study included 57 patients, both men and women, with hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol) who recently had coronary bypass surgery and whose high lipid levels failed to respond significantly to statin drugs. Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, according to study leader Shela Gorinstein, Ph.D., a chief scientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The patients, equally divided into three treatment groups, were given either a single serving of fresh red grapefruit, white (blond) grapefruit or no grapefruit, along with regular, balanced meals for 30 consecutive days. Israeli Jaffa red and white grapefruit varieties, which are available in the U.S., were used in this study. The patients who received either red or white grapefruit showed significant decreases in blood lipid levels, whereas the patients that did not eat grapefruit showed no changes in lipid levels, according to the researchers. Red grapefruit was more effective than white in lowering lipids, particularly blood triglycerides, a type of cholesterol whose elevated levels are often associated with heart problems, the researchers say. It is likely that antioxidants in the grapefruits are responsible for their health benefits, says Gorinstein, adding that the red variety generally has higher antioxidants than the white. But it's also possible that red grapefruit may contain unknown chemicals that are responsible for the observed triglyceride-lowering effect, she says. Additional studies are planned. Both the fresh fruit and the juice are believed to be equally beneficial, Gorinstein and her associates say. One cup of fresh grapefruit is roughly equivalent to half a cup of juice. Grapefruit is known to interact with certain medications -sometimes adversely - so the researchers caution people on prescription medication to consult with their doctor or pharmacist to determine whether their medicine will interact before consuming grapefruit products. Appropriate exercise, well-balanced nutrition and avoidance of tobacco also are important factors in reducing the risk of heart disease, health experts say. ### The American Chemical Society - the world's largest scientific society - is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein American Chemical Society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 because science never is suppose to stand still they also use to take tapeworm eggs at one time to stay thin..... >jo <jo.heartwork >Feb 15, 2006 10:45 AM > > Grapefruit and Blood lipids > >I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used to >have a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'. > >Jo > > " I challenge anyone to live on my salary " [$158,000 a year]. Tom Delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I usually have half of one every morning, certainly does something to my tum! by the time I get to work i`m gagging for a bowl of muesli! The Valley Vegan.............jo <jo.heartwork wrote: I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used tohave a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'.JoA grapefruit a day - particularly the red variety - can help keep heartdisease at bay, according to a new study by Israeli researchers. In acontrolled study group of patients with heart disease, the scientists foundthat feeding some patients the equivalent of one grapefruit dailysignificantly reduced levels of cholesterol in comparison to patients thatdid not eat grapefruit. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major riskfactor for heart disease.The study, which strengthens a growing body of evidence supporting theheart-healthy benefits of eating citrus fruit, was published Feb. 3 on thewebsite of the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and FoodChemistry . The findings come at an appropriate time: The month of Februaryhas been designated as American Heart Month and heart disease is the numberone killer of women in the United States. The study will appear in thejournal's March 22 print issue.The study included 57 patients, both men and women, with hyperlipidemia(high blood cholesterol) who recently had coronary bypass surgery and whosehigh lipid levels failed to respond significantly to statin drugs. Statinsare commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, according to study leaderShela Gorinstein, Ph.D., a chief scientist at the Hebrew University ofJerusalem.The patients, equally divided into three treatment groups, were given eithera single serving of fresh red grapefruit, white (blond) grapefruit or nograpefruit, along with regular, balanced meals for 30 consecutive days.Israeli Jaffa red and white grapefruit varieties, which are available in theU.S., were used in this study.The patients who received either red or white grapefruit showed significantdecreases in blood lipid levels, whereas the patients that did not eatgrapefruit showed no changes in lipid levels, according to the researchers.Red grapefruit was more effective than white in lowering lipids,particularly blood triglycerides, a type of cholesterol whose elevatedlevels are often associated with heart problems, the researchers say.It is likely that antioxidants in the grapefruits are responsible for theirhealth benefits, says Gorinstein, adding that the red variety generally hashigher antioxidants than the white. But it's also possible that redgrapefruit may contain unknown chemicals that are responsible for theobserved triglyceride-lowering effect, she says. Additional studies areplanned.Both the fresh fruit and the juice are believed to be equally beneficial,Gorinstein and her associates say. One cup of fresh grapefruit is roughlyequivalent to half a cup of juice.Grapefruit is known to interact with certain medications -sometimesadversely - so the researchers caution people on prescription medication toconsult with their doctor or pharmacist to determine whether their medicinewill interact before consuming grapefruit products. Appropriate exercise,well-balanced nutrition and avoidance of tobacco also are important factorsin reducing the risk of heart disease, health experts say.###The American Chemical Society - the world's largest scientific society - isa nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress and a global leaderin providing access to chemistry-related research through its multipledatabases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its mainoffices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.Contact: Michael Bernsteinm_bernsteinAmerican Chemical SocietyTo send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 too bad i hate grapefruit peter hurd Feb 15, 2006 11:43 AM Re: Grapefruit and Blood lipids I usually have half of one every morning, certainly does something to my tum! by the time I get to work i`m gagging for a bowl of muesli! The Valley Vegan.............jo <jo.heartwork wrote: I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used tohave a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'.JoA grapefruit a day - particularly the red variety - can help keep heartdisease at bay, according to a new study by Israeli researchers. In acontrolled study group of patients with heart disease, the scientists foundthat feeding some patients the equivalent of one grapefruit dailysignificantly reduced levels of cholesterol in comparison to patients thatdid not eat grapefruit. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major riskfactor for heart disease. "I challenge anyone to live on my salary" [$158,000 a year]. Tom Delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 wot they ever do to you? fruitist bigot! The Valley Vegan..............fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: too bad i hate grapefruit peter hurd Feb 15, 2006 11:43 AM Re: Grapefruit and Blood lipids I usually have half of one every morning, certainly does something to my tum! by the time I get to work i`m gagging for a bowl of muesli! The Valley Vegan.............jo <jo.heartwork wrote: I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used tohave a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'.JoA grapefruit a day - particularly the red variety - can help keep heartdisease at bay, according to a new study by Israeli researchers. In acontrolled study group of patients with heart disease, the scientists foundthat feeding some patients the equivalent of one grapefruit dailysignificantly reduced levels of cholesterol in comparison to patients thatdid not eat grapefruit. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major riskfactor for heart disease. "I challenge anyone to live on my salary" [$158,000 a year]. Tom Delay Peter H Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 get in my eye!!! boohoohoohooooo peter hurd Feb 15, 2006 1:14 PM Re: Grapefruit and Blood lipids wot they ever do to you? fruitist bigot! The Valley Vegan..............fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: too bad i hate grapefruit peter hurd Feb 15, 2006 11:43 AM Re: Grapefruit and Blood lipids I usually have half of one every morning, certainly does something to my tum! by the time I get to work i`m gagging for a bowl of muesli! The Valley Vegan.............jo <jo.heartwork wrote: I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used tohave a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'.JoA grapefruit a day - particularly the red variety - can help keep heartdisease at bay, according to a new study by Israeli researchers. In acontrolled study group of patients with heart disease, the scientists foundthat feeding some patients the equivalent of one grapefruit dailysignificantly reduced levels of cholesterol in comparison to patients thatdid not eat grapefruit. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major riskfactor for heart disease. "I challenge anyone to live on my salary" [$158,000 a year]. Tom Delay Peter H Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 LOL - I expect your cholesterol is better than it would be without it. Jo - peter hurd Wednesday, February 15, 2006 7:43 PM Re: Grapefruit and Blood lipids I usually have half of one every morning, certainly does something to my tum! by the time I get to work i`m gagging for a bowl of muesli! The Valley Vegan............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I usually have a half of one as a night snack at least 4 days a week. I luv 'em! Nikki , peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: > > I usually have half of one every morning, certainly does something to my tum! by the time I get to work i`m gagging for a bowl of muesli! > > The Valley Vegan............. > > jo <jo.heartwork wrote: > I often wonder why these things are still being researched. My mum used to > have a grapefruit every day because it 'helped her keep slim'. > > Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 fraggle, do you not like the pink one either? did you know that I was shocked out of my clothes when I saw a tree in an old guys house in the countryside in his backyard he had a grapefruit tree, in which the grapefruits were bigger than watermelons!!? i could not believe it. I asked him and he said that that was the ancestor of the modern grapefruit and had a mild flavor. he sounds wise, so I believe him. I wish I had taken a picture of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 A mild one would be good. I cannot eat grapefruit - it hurts my mouth. Jo , " Anouk Sickler " <zurumato wrote: > > fraggle, > do you not like the pink one either? > > did you know that I was shocked out of my clothes > when I saw a tree in an old guys house in the countryside > > in his backyard he had a grapefruit tree, in which the > grapefruits were bigger than watermelons!!? > > i could not believe it. I asked him and he said that that was the > ancestor of the modern grapefruit and had a mild flavor. > > he sounds wise, so I believe him. I wish I had taken a picture of it. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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