Statins (cholesterol drugs): examples include lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), simvastatin/ezetimibe combination Interaction: Grapefruit can increase blood levels of these statins, raising the risk of muscle toxicity, known as rhabdomyolysis Safer alternatives include: rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Pravachol), Calcium channel blockers (blood pressure drugs): examples include amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine XL (Adalat XL), verapamil (Isoptin SR, Verelan) Interaction: Increased drug levels may cause hypotension, dizziness or edema Antiarrhythmics (atrial fibrillation drugs): examples include amiodarone (Cordarone), disopyramide (Norpace) Interaction: Increased risk of QT prolongation, arrhythmia and other side effects
Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide
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They are formed in the body from normal metabolism (such as converting food to energy), but are increased by exposure to environmental toxins, such as cigarette smoke and air pollution
