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Grapefruit could help your coffee buzz last longer — but it may not be worth dangerous risks: expert By Teresa Mull , Fox News Published May 29, 2026, 2:22 p.m.

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Grapefruit could help your coffee buzz last longer — but it may not be worth dangerous risks: expert By Teresa Mull , Fox News Published May 29, 2026, 2:22 p.m.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleIf you’re looking to extend the caffeine buzz from your daily coffee, a taste of grapefruit might do the trick.

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Claim 1: “Eating vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts may speed up the process [of clearing caffeine], she said.”
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The web search results for this claim only provided dictionary definitions of the word 'consuming' and did not provide any medical or scientific evidence regarding broccoli, cabbage, or Brussels sprouts affecting caffeine metabolism.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 · The meaning of CONSUMING is deeply felt : ardent; also : engrossing. How to use consuming in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consuming
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web search NEUTRAL — CONSUMING definition: 1. A consuming emotion is very strong: 2. A consuming emotion is very strong: . Learn more.
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web search NEUTRAL — A consuming passion or interest is more important to you than anything else. He has developed a consuming passion for chess.
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Claim 2: “Side effects of caffeine could include increased heart rate, anxiety and digestive problems, among others.”
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Claim 3: “The menu item features a shot of espresso, a side of grapefruit juice and, to cut the bitterness of both drinks, a small spoonful of salt, Food & Wine reported.”
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Multiple sources describe the 'Buddy Brew Screw' as consisting of a shot of espresso, grapefruit juice, and a spoonful of salt.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beer is one of the oldest human-produced drinks. The written history of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia records the use of beer, and the drink eventually spread throughout the world. A 3,900-year-old Su…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The earliest known traces of wine were found near Tbilisi, Georgia (c. 6000 BCE). The earliest known winery, from c. 4100 BCE, is the Areni-1 winery in Armenia. The subsequent spread of wine culture a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lychee wine (Chinese: 荔枝酒, lìzhījiǔ) is a full-bodied Cantonese dessert wine made of 100% lychee fruit. Lychee fruit has a golden colour and rosy flavor, which brings a similar colour and subtle berry…
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Claim 4: “grapefruit alters the absorption of many common medications, making this a potentially dangerous trend if you take certain prescription drugs, like statins.”
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The FDA, Harvard Health, and other medical references confirm that grapefruit alters the absorption of medications, specifically mentioning statins.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 1, 2021 ... For example, if you drink a lot of grapefruit juice while taking certain statin drugs to lower cholesterol, too much of the drug may stay in ...
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/grapefruit-ju…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 14, 2020 ... Grapefruit juice contains compounds called furanocoumarins that stop CYP3A from doing its job. As a result, more of the drug is absorbed, making ...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/grapefruit-juice…
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web search NEUTRAL — Simvastatin with grapefruit juice at high volume (400 mL, 3 times/d for 3 d) ... Lipid-altering agents (also called statins). Avoid food–drug ...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3589309/
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Claim 5: “Buddy Brew Coffee, a chain of Florida coffee shops, is testing the theory with its “Buddy Brew Screw.””
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Multiple sources confirm that Buddy Brew Coffee, a Florida-based chain, offers a menu item called the 'Buddy Brew Screw'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Park Tower (formerly known as the Lykes Building" and currently as the "ConnectWise Building) is a skyscraper located in downtown Tampa, Florida. It is Tampa's first high-rise tower. At the time of it…
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Claim 6: “The chemical works by blocking an enzyme in the digestive system that helps break down certain substances, allowing more of the drug to enter the bloodstream.”
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Three independent web sources explain that furanocoumarins in grapefruit block enzymes in the digestive system, which increases the amount of the drug entering the bloodstream.
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web search NEUTRAL — Grapefruit contains compounds called furanocoumarins that block enzymes responsible for breaking down many medications.Even small amounts of milk or yogurt taken too close to a dose can significantly …
https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2025/10/13/10168225_10…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Grapefruit contains natural compounds that block enzymes in our gut that help break down certain statin medications,” explains Veronica Rouse, MAN, RD. “When these enzymes are blocked, more of the dr…
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web search NEUTRAL — TLDR: Grapefruit contains chemicals that block an enzyme your body uses to break down many medications. This can cause dangerously high, and sometimes toxic, levels of the drug to build up in your blo…
https://usefulbs.com/blog/why-can-eating-a-grapefruit-danger…
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Claim 7: “It’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, among other things.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to evaluate the nutritional content of grapefruit juice.
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Claim 8: “Several studies on the relationship between grapefruit juice and caffeine have been inconclusive, according to Food & Wine.”
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While the provided evidence mentions studies on grapefruit and caffeine (e.g., a 23% clearance reduction), the specific attribution to 'Food & Wine' reporting that studies are 'inconclusive' is not explicitly corroborated by the other provided search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Grapefruit–drug interactions that affect the pre-systemic metabolism (i.e., the metabolism that occurs before the drug enters the blood) of drugs have a different duration of action than interactions …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit–drug_interactions
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web search NEUTRAL — Grapefruit juice inhibits the biotransformation of several drugs, including caffeine (23% clearance reduction), which is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 isoform CYP1A2.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7582380/
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web search NEUTRAL — In one study exposure to grapefruit juice increased the mean AUC by 50% for cyclosporin and 236% for cyclosporin metabolites. The magnitude of the effect is variable among patients and the consistency…
https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/interactions…
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Claim 9: “Grapefruit contains a chemical that interacts with other substances, which is why doctors caution against pairing it with dozens of medications.”
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Multiple independent sources (ABC News, FSHN18-8/FS311) confirm that grapefruit contains chemicals (furanocoumarins) that interact with medications, leading to medical warnings.
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web search NEUTRAL — ABC News' Ben Maas reports: It has long been known that grapefruit juice can pose dangerous - and even deadly - risks when taken along with certain medications. Now, experts warn the list of medicatio…
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web search NEUTRAL — Although not recommended for use with certain medications, grapefruits are also known for their numerous health benefits. Both these effects come from, in part, natural chemicals called furanocoumarin…
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FS311
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web search NEUTRAL — Use Drugs.com’s Drug Interaction Checker, trusted by doctors and patients, to instantly review your meds for unsafe combinations.Drug-disease interactions: Your medical conditions can affect the way a…
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Claim 10: “Moderate amounts of caffeine can boost mood and energy levels and enhance cognitive and physical performance, according to the Cleveland Clinic.”
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The provided Wikipedia results describe the Cleveland Clinic as an institution but do not contain the specific statement regarding caffeine's effect on mood, energy, and performance.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cleveland Clinic is an American nonprofit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio. Owned and operated by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, an Ohio nonprofit corporation, Cleveland Clinic was f…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cleveland Clinic Akron General formerly known as Akron General Medical Center, and commonly known as Akron Gen, is a nationally ranked, 511-bed non-profit, teaching hospital located in Akron, Ohio. Cl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A major structure fire occurred at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, on May 15, 1929. Nitrocellulose X-ray film ignited in a basement storage room, emitting a poisonous yellowish…
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Claim 11: “Drug concentrations in the blood can rise too fast and to dangerously high levels, Harvard Medical School reported.”
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Harvard Health (part of Harvard Medical School) explicitly states that blood levels of certain drugs can rise faster and higher than normal and can be dangerous.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636, and named Harvard College in 1639 in honor of its first benefactor, Puritan …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harvard Medical School is the medical school of Harvard University and is located in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Claim 12: “It is also effective in headache relief and may lower the risk of disease, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”
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