We’ve all heard of the many health benefits of oranges and of other citrus fruits. But there’s a lot more to citrus than just Vitamin C…
In a new study conducted by Texas A&M University recently published in the journal Nutrition shows that the antioxidant effects of red grapefruit may increase bone density and slow down bone loss (Source: Grapefruit pulp increases antioxidant status and improves bone quality in orchidectomized rats. Nutrition, Volume 24, Issue 10, Pages 1039 – 1044 Farzad Deyhim et al).
The very promising conclusion was based on a sixty day study involving a total of fifty-six male rats. Forty-two rats were castrated to induce oxidative stress and lower testosterone levels so as to increase their risk of osteoporosis. One-third of the rats were then fed a regular diet, one-third were fed the same food plus five percent red grapefruit pulp, and the other third were fed the same diet plus ten percent red grapefruit pulp.
When compared to the unaltered rats, the castrated rats on a normal diet showed a substantial decrease in bone density, overall bone quality and antioxidant levels. They also lost more calcium and showed signs of bone breakdown markers in the urine. And while all the castrated rats showed a decrease in the magnesium and calcium levels in their bones, the decrease was not as severe among the rats fed the grapefruit pulp.
The altered rats not fed grapefruit pulp showed a 16%-24% percent reduction of the calcium and magnesium content in the lumbar spine. While the rats fed the grapefruit pulp had a decrease of only 10%-16%. Similar results were obtained for the hipbone density results of both groups.
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July 30, 2010
Thank you Lydian B for your fantastic comments and yes you are the brightest! You are one of the few who has noticed and questioned the use of rats to prove something in humans. This is what a true scientist does, questions things. Very few seem to do this. I agree, lets test out our theories on humans, us, then we can get accurate results.
July 25, 2010
I take a number of medications (unrelated to bone loss). I have read grapefruit interfere with some medications. I am not sure what to believe.
July 22, 2010
may I use this for my clients
sendto my mailing list
put on newsletter with reference to you
July 21, 2010
Please cancel mysecond comment. My last name spells Shammas
July 21, 2010
thank you for telling me about grapefruit, But, I am taking blood pressure pills which I am not suppose to have grapefruit. Because grapefruit lower the blood pressure. I have asked an PHD plus nutritionist in one person: why I should not have grapefruit? He answered: it lower the blood pressure. So I asked: in this case I should not take the medicine, He did not answer. ofcourse, this is the secret of his job.
July 13, 2010
Hi Vivian, It strikes me that there are very insidious things going on with the drug makers, regarding all of the drugs which tell you not to take grapefruit? which just happens to be so beneficial to health. Are a lot of compounds made deliberately so that anything which benefits the body cannot be taken? You only have to check the list of No No No’s! with not just one drug but a few ao that if anyone takes any of these(talk about hedging your bets) they can expect a further deterioration in their health almost inevitably! Then they have to go for more drugs. Talk about the business of health, more like the business of disease!
July 10, 2010
I will try grapefruit. Anything to help bone loss,(my problem) and a pinched nerve in my neck.
Any help you can advise me on, I would appreciate very much.
Thank you.
July 30, 2010
For pinched nerves and inpacted nerve roots I have found that Alexander Technique has been so helpful. I have a wonderful teacher, Sue, in Oxford, UK. Two months ago I was screaming in pain and eventually tried AT (and also finally accepted I needed morphine while I waited for surgery).I was unable to sit or lie in bed, I could only kneel to find any brief relief. I could only stand or walk a few steps with a four legged stick. Now I am standing upright again and walking quite well. I can sleep again in my bed. I have cut the morphine to quarter the original dose. I do not have any osteoarthritis now as I cut all dairy from my diet 7 years ago. The xrays showed all clear within 18 months.
July 8, 2010
I love red grapefruit and like the other comments enjoy reading their stories. I have learned a lot from your e-mails and look forward to hearing from you. Do you have a cook book out? I love the recipes that you attach with your mail. When is the best time to take vitamins?
July 7, 2010
I love grapefruit, read one commit she was on Lipitor and adviced by doctor not safe, I’m on Lipitor also, and not knowing it wasn’t safe need to check w my doctor. I live in Houston, Texs and we always have red
grapefruits. Thanks for your great info. Bea Guzman
July 2, 2010
Thanks for this interesting article, Vivien
I try to eat pink grapefruit every day, following receipt of your book and its advice on foods. Just had a bone density scan after asking to come off osteo drugs, and only wish I had been on your programme for a longer period to achieve results, as I visualise an argument with my doctor if my scan shows a worsening of my osteoporosis.
June 29, 2010
Excellent information. Will surely be taking
Grapefruit from now on.
June 21, 2010
I love grapefruit, only one problem, I am taking Lipitor for high cholesterol and have been warned by my Doctor not to eat grapefruit.
July 30, 2010
You should definitely follow your doctor’s advice, Beverly. There are many other healthy, bone supporting foods to choose from. Just enjoy the foods you CAN eat!
June 21, 2010
Hi Vivian
Red grapefruit harder to find than the yellow.
Must it be red to benefit the bones?
Cheers!
phil
June 19, 2010
My 93 year old mother was put on Alendronate – 70 mg. per week and Calcitonin nasal spray – 200 IU daily over the past 4 months. Should we take her off these and follow the Save our bones program? She lives in a nursing home so am not sure how much control I’ll have over her diet. Any suggestions?
June 17, 2010
Vivian, I THINK It’s GREAT! And I LOVE RED GRAPEFRUIT. And I’ll START EATING MORE AS WELL.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH For The Info.
June 15, 2010
Thanks for your book it is very helpful, and I do enjoy eating grapefruits.
June 11, 2010
I haven’t seen a red grapefruit in Australia
July 4, 2010
Perhaps this is what is called blood grapefruit in Australia. This is sold in most supermarkets.
June 11, 2010
will I buy a Red Grapefruit from in Australia
May 31, 2010
I take simvastatin so don’t eat grapefruit. I do eat dried apricots, cherries & cranberries in my oatmeal every day. Am thinking about asking my doctor if I can stop the simvastatin.
I love your articles.
May 30, 2010
Well thank you, I do enjoy a red grapefruit, but have got out the way of eating them, but they will be in my shopping basket from now on .
May 24, 2010
I take ‘statin’s so I c annot eat grapefruit!!
May 17, 2010
I am wondering if this applies as well to grapefruit pectin or is the pectin primarily a fiber source?
May 17, 2010
I found your information very informative I will start eating Red Grape Fruit as soon as possible. Thank you for the detailed information.
Merle Rossow
May 5, 2010
Vivian,
Thank you unfortunately I am taking Adalat for BP and am warned of grapefruit.
May 1, 2010
Is the 80-20 ratio required at every meal or over the period of a day?
May 23, 2010
Since I have bought your book, I have been eating a red grapefruit for breakfast every morning. However, is one enough or should I eat one for lunch also?
I am just starting this (May 1) and am glad the program has worked; however, can you never eat a hamburg and fries again? Also, I am curious what the results are after a few years. Does bone loss still reverse?
May 1, 2010
Well, as a Heart transplant patient over 19 years now. Grapfruit is on a list of do not eat as it erodes the Cyclosprine that I must take to prevent rejection.
I do enjoy your e-mails and have the book and have learned a lot and I agree the medical profession and bone density tests are flawed.
Keep up the good work!!
Tom
April 30, 2010
I am a new reader and I don’t know how you found me but I am glad you did. I have stopped taking the Alendronate Sodium tabs.
April 28, 2010
THAT’S GREAT TO HEAR, I’LL PASS IT ON TO THOSE I LOVE WHO HAS BONE LOSS. THANKS FOR THE INFO, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. I KNOW I CAN SAY THIS FOR EVERYONE, IT’S FOLKS LIKE YOURSELF THAT USES GOD’S GIFT TO BENNIFIT OTHERS.
April 24, 2010
Hello Vivian,
Thanks for the info. about grapefruit, It’s
wonderful fruit,i will eat more of.
Thanks again.
April 23, 2010
Dear Vivian, I grew up in Florida and we had several fruit trees in our own back yard–including grapefruit, oranges, bananas, avocados, Pomegranate, cumquats, guavas and a small plant with berries about the size of a grape that my Grandmother called a Florida cherry. It was sour and I couldn’t stand it–also I’ve never seen another bush like it anywhere–even other places in Florida though I’m sure there must have been some somewhere. I have always been a big fruit eater and have no question but what they are very good for you and we eat them a lot.
However (maybe I’m not very bright,) but somehow I fail to see the relationship between a castrated male rat and an uncastrated male (or female) human being. Rats and humans are totally different species with totally different food needs and I have a hard time seeing how what happens to one species–esp. when they are so different–can be said to apply 100% to an entirely different one. (And would someone please explain to me why it is necessary to castrate them in the first place?)
Now I’m not a scientist and I’m not criticizing them but there are times when I have a hard time following their reasoning–and I also feel sorry for the rats! It seems to me that conducting dietary studies such as this would be more meaningful if run on human beings who will actually be eating grapefruit after all (without castrating them, please!)
And I never heard of a ruby red grapefruit ’till I was grown and married and had moved far away from Flordia (to California, no less!) I like them very much but what about a plain old garden variety grapefruit? Aren’t they pretty healthy also?
(I know this isn’t the kind of comments you intended folks to give but I just couldn’t resist sending it.)
May 17, 2010
Some of the rats were castrated to mimic the loss of hormone that is common in older human males. This changes the body’s ability to create and utilize various hormones to keep it in the balance commonly found in a younger “whole“ male.
This is also helpful for men that have been through prostrate cancer, and survived, but have had to have their testicles removed to keep the cancer “starved” of the hormones that would feed it and allow it to grow again. Osteoporosis is often the result of cancer therapies, both in men and women.
Men also get osteoporosis as a matter of course due to aging; it just hasn’t become the “Cash Cow” yet that osteoporosis after menopause is. Consequently there are very few studies done on men.
July 30, 2010
Thank you Lydian B for youe fantastic comments and yes you are the brightest! You are the only one who has noticed and questioned the use of rats to prove something in humans. This is what a true scientist does, questions things. No one else seems to have done this. I agree lets test out our theories on humans, us, then we can get accurate results.
April 22, 2010
Before i read this article i didn’t know grapefruit slows down bone loss. It’s great news for me.
Thank You.
April 20, 2010
Hi, good report but “grapefruit” not too well taken with high blood medication and certain
type of meds. also.
April 15, 2010
IV’E READ ALOT OF YOUR MATERIAL I WAS SUPPOSED TO START FORTEO SHOTS FOR OSTEO BUT I SAID THERE HAD TO BE A BETTER WAY. I WAS ON FOSAMAX MENY YEARS AND AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS I HAD NOSE BLEEDS AND REFLUX WAS SO BAD I STOPPED IT. SO I HAVE NEVER TAKEN ANY MORE OF THIS JUNK INCLUDING CALICUIM I CANT TOLARATE THEM. BUT I HAVE HYPERGLOSEMIA AND HOSHIMOTOS DIEASE AND HAVE BEEN ON NATURE THYROID 2 GRAINS FOR MENY YEARS IF MY TH SCORE IS TO HIGH AND WE LOWER THE DOSE I GET FAST HEART RYTHEM SO I HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE 2 GR. THATS WHATS GOOD FOR ME. HAS THIS FROM WHAT I READ HELPED THE OSTEO GET AS BAD. BUT THE TEST SHOWS I’M NOT LOOSING IT SEEMS MY BONES THE DR. SAYS HAS NOT GOTTEN WORSE SO WHAT DO YOU THINK .I PLAY GOLF AND WALK A LOT FOR EXCER.GO IN THE POOL. I EAT A VERY BAL. DIET. I’M ITALIAN SO I EAT WELL. I’M 78 AND THE DR. SAYS I DONT LOOK IT BODY WISE. BUT I AGREE NO DRUG CAN HELP I’M ALWAYS AFRAID OF ALL THESE DRUGS.
April 14, 2010
What about the concern that grapefruit often interferes with the absorption of some medications?
April 17, 2010
I’ve been told this too….Just wonder
April 19, 2010
For those of us on Thyroid medication, it is important to be extra careful about eating grapefruit. I love it, but eat it only sparingly
April 12, 2010
i just now realized i have to vote on something to get a reply ….. grapefruit (to improve my bones)? or … tegretol (to hopefully keeptrigeminal neuralgia at bay)? and …. lipitor (to lower high cholesterol)? …. choices seem limited
April 12, 2010
I am one of 7 children raised on a farm in Ohio
Our parents raised most of our food, vegies,berries,apples,cherries,Plus had a dairy
herd & drank raw milk,farm grass raised hens for eggs & meat. We were organic before it was
a popular way to eat. My problem began when our boat hit a big wave & I was tossed high & sit down hard. I had 4 herniated discs & was in the hospital 4 days & theropy sev. wks.
this occured 2005.I had a crushed vertebrae in 2009 & had kyphoplasty (cement injected in vertebra), after lifting a bucket of oranges.
I quit estrogen,I always drank a lot of milk.My bone density test was normal in 2005.
I have Vivian’s book & am using bioidentical hormones,no cow milk just yogurt,&soy milk,&
am following her advice & calcium test is normal after having 2 more vertebraes filled in
Jan & Feb. 2010 after lifting a grocery cart
over a burm,etc. I stopped lifting & realize I
have osteoporosis. I also may be gluten intoler
ant & am on that diet of know whole grains except corn & rice. Only use corn or rice flour
to cook with & am feeling stronger every day but still have back pain after kyphoplasty oper
ations. Am thankful to Vivian I never took the
prescription drugs to build bone which later be
comes brittle & deteriorates jawbones etc.as side effects. I am 71 yrs. old & trimmed our
hedges until the boat accident. I am following
Vivian’s advice hope to be back to normal with
time, & my husband & I can do some kayaking etc.with our boat club here in Spring Hill.
Yours truly, Earla Jean M.
April 10, 2010
I’m so happy to read this! I love red grapefruit, but was unable to have it with my cholesterol medication. I’ve been eating healthy and stopped taking 80 mg. Zocor (simvastatin is the generic) Now I can have grapefruit once again! It’s on my grocery list!!
April 6, 2010
Thank You, I will try it.
April 5, 2010
Hi Vivian,
I have purchased and began utilizing your program. I read the article about grapefruit today and must say I LOVE GRAPEFRUIT, however, I have been told not to eat it or drink the juice as it counter acts my Lovastatin medication. I hope that in time my diet changes (PH level alkaline balance) will lower my cholesterol enough to stop this medicine and several others (one of which I have not picked up prescription of: Fosamax). Thanks for allowing me to be informed in my health decisions!
April 4, 2010
I WAS GLAD TO HEAR ABOUT GRAPEFRUIT BECAUSE I HAVE TWO TREES.
NOW I WILL ENJOY THEM MUCH MORE.
THANK YOU FOR THE INFO.
April 4, 2010
My doctor prescribed progesterone & estrogen, one of each pill every day for osteoporosis, she said that this will increase my bone density. I am 60 years old. Please give me your opinion on this.
Thanks
Gina
April 4, 2010
I went off these since I had elevated liver enzymes. The liver enzymes returned to normal in 5 weeks. Be careful!
April 3, 2010
I had taken acai pills and had gotten a severe rash. What is Monavi Drink?
Do you think reclast is something to look into?
I stopped taking Mycalcin after 4 years due to the side affects. I do feel much better and have fewer nose bleeds.
Thanks for the update on grapefruit. I used to eat greapfrut every day but somehow I just got out of the habit. What red grepefruit. Why not the regular grapefruit.
Please Send me your book about bone health.
March 30, 2010
Simivastatin totally restricts grapefruit due to an overreation of the drug! I have been craving it and eating 1/2 grapefruit in the morning anyway. Simivastin, I take it at night, hoping it already disapated from my body, therefore making it safe. Comments regarding this?
April 3, 2010
I am currently taking several medications for other medical conditions – including a statin called atorvastatin. I have been told not to eat grapefruit – the only medicine I have agreed to take for osteoporosis is ADCAL (calcium + vitamin D3).
However, I am also taking a homeopathic remedy to aid absorption of calcium – as I was losing calcium in the urine, and had a large amount in the blood, I suspect that the latter is contributing to what appears to be an increase in bone strength.
I was given the diagnosis 7 months ago, following a hip fracture.
Best wishes J. Roberts
May 13, 2010
Keren,
See my answer to Ruth below.
May 23, 2010
Dear Vivian thank you for all that information.they are very helpfull
March 29, 2010
Hi Vivian, had you hear about acai blend juices? If so, do you think is a good source of all vitamins and antioxidants that my body needs? I stopped taking foxamax, and I am drinking MONAVI, a blendded ofn 19 different juices, and want to be sure they are doing good to my bones and health. Can you gine me your opinion?
March 24, 2010
I received your book and ever since I read it I have bee eating half a grapefruit every day. Is that enough or do I have to eat a whole grapefruit every day? thank you
March 23, 2010
some medication says no grapefruit…..
March 22, 2010
I would love to have red grape fruit sent to me for the experiment but I don’t like to be compared to rats.
March 21, 2010
Thank you for helping I take Phyto Therapy Liquid Calcium and bought Strontium to take also BUT it says do not take the Strontium at the same time as the Calcium as these 2 products might compete with each other. Can you explain why your vitamins have both in the same capsule?
unless I am mistaken. Thanks so much
fmcc
March 21, 2010
Hi, I called and orderd the Save Our Bones program and am wondering if you can give me the status of the order, I printed out the e-mail information. Am very excited to do the program. The list of foods are very enlightening. I’m passing this wonderful info. onto many friends. Thanks for your help. Shirley
March 20, 2010
Of course the study was done on male rats (I’m sure the castration had something to do with that) but do we even know if that translate to something for 1) humans and 2) female humans. Interesting though.
March 20, 2010
Count me in(for purchasing grapefruits). Took Actonel for (3) months last year. Bad Mistake! Also, saw the segment on Good Morning America(and other news media) about the breakages that are happening with Fosomax. Thanks Vivian for looking out for us.
March 20, 2010
I have been to florida and thought that the grapefruit would look green then yellow the inside is red. So that throw me abit not remembering seeing red hanging from the trees–but could be wrong. I just happen to have a red grapefruit so will have one now, thanks for the tip. I have been taking just the ca and vit d for my bones plus a somewhat healthy diet. How detrimental is caffeine on the bones as I like coffee, tea and hot chocolate but do everything in moderation 2cups of coffee two-three tea and 1 hot chocolate 2-3 three times a week. I have milk and juice also in the mix. Have a nice day L
March 19, 2010
Hi Vivian,
Thank you for the info. Certainly love and eat the red grapefruit but I do hope the potency remains as they have to be transported down here from the US. All your info is greatly appreciated.
March 19, 2010
I can’t eat grapefruit because I take Lipitor
It’s the only medecine I take now as I refuse to take the medication for canal stenoises/osteoarthritis and osteoporisis. I am taking gel supplements and have started the balance exerecises.
March 13, 2010
now I know why I’lve been craving grapefruit lately. thank you for sharing
March 12, 2010
Waiting to hear what to do re unable to eat grapefruit
March 11, 2010
Interesting article – Thank you Vivian!
Brenda Good
March 10, 2010
I too cannot have grapefruit and I also cannot have Vitamin K because I have Atrial Fibilation. The tomatoes sounds good and I love them. If you can come up with anything else that I can have, I would be very grateful. Thank you for sharing al your hard work.
March 10, 2010
Dear Vivian, red grapefruits are one of my favorite treats. However, there is a conflict with eating grapefuits and taking medication for high blood pressure. Even though I take a minimal dosis I should consult my cardiologist. I’d love the eat them once in a while. By the way I stopped taking the Fosamax 2 weeks ago and I feel liberated.
Martha
March 8, 2010
Alas, can,t eat grapefruit because I take mediction for high blood pressure.
March 4, 2010
I enjoy grapefruits occasionally Diagnosed with Osteopenia and subscribed Actonel last month. Since auto accident left me with back and leg issues, causing pain and stiffness which was severely enhanced by Actonel. Given Boniva but I have not had the nerve to take it. I am encouraged by your approach and will see how it looks after one year. Thank you. Wanda Vivian Longshore.
March 3, 2010
Sounds easy enough to do,
February 27, 2010
While I enjoy red grapefruit, I cannot eat it because I take a statin drug for high cholestrol. Have you any suggestions?
May 13, 2010
The bone-healthy ingredient in pink grapefruit is the antioxidant lycopene, so you can eat tomatoes, guava, watermelon and apricots instead.
February 22, 2010
I read on the web that prunes(dried plums) can significantly increase bone density.
Has anyone any information about this?
May 13, 2010
Indeed, studies show that the bone-healthy polyphenols in prunes help build bone density. Interestingly, researches chose to study afruit that is acidifying (one of the few, besides blueberries). Most fruits have healthy polyphenols, so you don’t have to eat prunes to help you increase your bone density.
February 18, 2010
Very interesting. Wish I could partake, since I adore red grapefruit, and would enjoy it tremendously. However, due to needing to take metoprolol daily, I have been advised by my physician not to partake of grapfruit, as it is supposed to render the metoprolol inactive in the human body – got any ideas regarding this theory? Barb
February 18, 2010
I knew there was a good reason for liking grapefruit.
A question for you. I have back problems that eliminate by impact exercises as walking on hard surfaces. But I do water walk. Will I get the same benefits from the same distance or do i need to walk further. Same with other exercises as the heel video. Thanks Jan
February 7, 2010
I’ve been eating organic ruby red grapefruit from my tree here in Florida for a few years now. Happy to hear this news; also knowing about the grapefruit’s alkalizing effect is a big plus.
February 4, 2010
Thank you for your input into my dilemna. My doctor wants to put me on Boniva. I have a diversion to taking medicine. So, I am happy to hear about your comments. I always thought cheese and milk products would be my best source of calcium.
My problem is I smoke and I know that is bad for me. I still don’t believe that is what causes osteopina.
Otherwise, I feel fine.
Thanks for your comments.
Gladys
February 3, 2010
Grapefruit. I have 1/2 every night. I love it!!
January 28, 2010
Dear Vivian: I wonder about eating grapefruit when I recently read it raises one’s blood pressure. It that true? Also, I do have osteopor. and taking 5+mg coumadin and Plavix 75mg. daily due to a low INR of only 1.0 and was told NOT to take any vitamin K and eat very few greens. (I have had 2 sub-acute brain strokes and many TIA’s and have high blood pressure and must take Diovan 320 mg. I do take calcium with magnes. and Vit D. Have any suggestions? I do avoid milk. Thanks,Sherrie Rogers
April 17, 2010
I stopped to take every pharma drug even I got high blood pressure (they gave me only side effects and no cure for HBP).
I started to use USA instrument called ZONA- Plus and high blood pressure is OK.
I eat every fruit and vegie in moderation as all of them have healings effects.
I read in highly scientific book that our body is the best chemical factory. The best way to get available calcium is…taking silica supplements (body is converting it into calcium if needed and we do not have unwanted calcium deposits). We have in Australia colloidal silica, but other silica tablets are Ok. Also horsetail (herb) can do!
January 27, 2010
although i love grapfruit, there are many
medications that cannot be taken with medications. so it is important to check
with your pharmacy when receiving your medications.
January 25, 2010
I take thyroid replacement so can’t eat grapefruit although I know it is good for many of my needs including weight loss,any suggestions?
March 7, 2010
I AM 78 YEARS (YOUNG) I HAD MY THYROID REMOVED 23 YEARS AGO AND IWENT ON FOSAMAX FOR ABOUT 20 YEARS AND I STOPPED TAKING IT BECAUSE I WAS GETTING HEARTBURN AND PAIN I SAW MY ENDOCRONOLIGIST AND HE SAID I DID THE RIGHT THING BUT MY BONE DENSITY IS BAD AND HE WOULD LIKE ME TO GO ON RECLAST TO ME THEY ARE ALL THE SAME AND I DON’T WANT TO GO THAT ROUTE I HAE BEEN WORKING OUT FOR OVER 25 YRS PLUS WALKING MOST OF MY LIFE MY MOM’S SISTERS 8 MOST HAD OSTO. MY GRANDMOTHER AS WELL I WOULD LIKE TO STAY ON A PROGRAM THAT’S HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE IAM JUST LEARING TO OPERATE THE COMPUTER SO PLEASE FORGIVE THE WAY THIS WAS WRITTEN THANK YOU VIVIAN FOR YOUR INTERST ESTELLE
January 25, 2010
Very interesting. I don’t particulary like grapefruit, but I will add it to my morning smoothy. Thank you for the information.
January 24, 2010
This report makes sense because grapefruit is known to assist in providing the proper pH of our digestive system – a pH that allows nutrients to be absorbed from our food and supplements and put to their intended service, e.g. osteoblast activity in our bones. Keep track of your pH with simple test strips of your saliva. We should not be fooled however, that an amount of grapefruit or otherwise recommended foods can overcome poor eating or drinking (soda, diet soda, coffee, etc) habits that make our digestive system overly acidic. Unrefined apple cider vinegar (2 tsp in 8 oz water first thing in the morning) is also a good pH tonic despite it being acidic in the jar.
March 21, 2010
I have been taking fresh fruits and veg 2boost my white blood cells.what i am finding is that i am taking more or less the same thing 4 my bones.As i have got thining of the bones though a fall that i had.And one of the doctors made a boo boo.
January 24, 2010
Dear Vivian,
Thankyou for all of your helpful info on “SAVE OUR BONES’. I am so happy I found your website. You have been such an inspiration for womans health issues. I was diagnosed with “Osteoporosis four years ago and now things have improved somewhat. My recent bone density test came back “OSTEOPENIA”. I Exercise with aerobics, non-impact for forty min.five to six days per week and I also walk aerobically with my husband just about every day. Also have been a big proponent of consuming vital nutrients such as vitamin supplements six days per wk. Vivian, thankyou for listening to my story. Just love reading your material about how I may increase my bones even more. THANKYOU SO MUCH!
Sincerely,
Kristine Varzal
March 31, 2010
Have been reading all these conversation and do not seem to get you reply. I have high blood pressure take a diurtic for it. Seeing doctor next week will ask about Vit. K and grapefruit. Waiting for your book so I can follow your program. Have done yoya for over 45 years and walk 2-3 miles a day. Will start you suggestions on the exercises.
Thanks for all your info. AE
January 23, 2010
I love your advice on eating for good bone health. I love red grapefruit.
Thank you.
January 20, 2010
Hi Vivian, Its a great investigation in regard to the improve of bone density and calcium in the desease of osteosporosis. Hopping there wil be of great value to human people that neded to be health. Thanks for this great information.
January 13, 2010
I love grapefruit but since I have been on medicine for hypertension, my doctor told me NOT to eat grapefruit anymore.
January 13, 2010
Interesting rat study, but 5% of the diet is a lot of grapefruit! And what about the acidity? I love grapefruit, but end up with canker sores if I it very much.
January 10, 2010
Just read about the grapefruit and plants which will also help our bones. I LOVE grapefruit, so will have these AND my oranges, and I’m also off now to buy a plant.
Have been feeling sooo much better since starting your programme, and I just know that the exercises you gave us a while back are helping loads too. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
December 31, 2009
Good news. I just have to go outside and pick some! Is grapefruit acid? My condition is because my system is acid (or so some have told me) and digestive. I am on enzymes so would this benifit me?
December 30, 2009
I have read about your info on grapefruit juice .Also I have read an article fromSunday Times Health Club Paper in England. Amanda Ursell
timesonline.co.uk/healthclub
Grapefruit not to be taken by people on statins cholesterol lowering drugs Scientists believe that nutrients called furanocourmarins suppress the action of CYP34A anenzyme in the digestive system and liver …see full article
December 24, 2009
I will try it! thank you for the information
December 20, 2009
Hi Vivian
Interesting article but grapefruit can also interfere with many prescription drugs and render them useless. I have had a kidney transplant and grapefruit and pomegranites were to the things I was told to avoid because of their affect on other medication. So just thought I would mention that.
Thanks,
Pat
December 19, 2009
Am sure it works, but grapefruit interferes with some medications.
That is not my problem, but, sorry, I do not like grapefruit!
March 3, 2010
Vivian, that is interesting about grapefruit but I have a problem with medications. What about tomatoes? I WOULD LIKE TO hear about them, please.
Audrey
December 19, 2009
I had a liver transplant; take anti rejection meds and the only thing I can’t eat or drink is grapefruit. Any suggestions or info on this subject?
December 18, 2009
I also have complicating factors of IBS and arthritis plus a sleep disorder. I worry that my Ph might never be alkaline enough due to chronic and unrelenting IBS since my mid twenties. I think heridity, stress, IBS, age, hormonal changes, lifelong sleep problems all contributed to my OsteoP. Unfortunately, women my age were told Vitamin D was bad for our liver and not to take it; now we are told to OD on Vita D. I also took calcium carbonate that was supposedly the best; however, was never told to take it with food. I exercised like a fiend for years all to no avail; because I had a tasty acidic diet; and was misinformed about calcium. I will always wonder if I had a proper diet and calcium would I have got OsteoP? Some people say they did everything right and still got OsteoP. I therefore think heredity and good digestive and overall health are very important factors.
April 17, 2010
For IBS please take probiotics at night and some fibro(flax seed powder, brown rice powder, oats).
Digestive enzimes also good. For better sleep take DHEA and melatonine or drink warm goat milk before bed. Some amino-acids will help too (arginine).
To get proper Ph you must drink beetroot/carrot/celery/pineaple/apple juice in any combination.
To help liver put dandelion leaf to your sandwich.
To get cacium in your body,,,take silica supplements.
December 13, 2009
I have IBS and do much better if I eat alot of soluble fiber which is mainly acidic. How can I control my PH level with a diet that is about 50% or more soluble fiber?
December 7, 2009
Hi Vivian,
Very interesting, unfortunately I have to watch my blood sugar and have been advised to stay away from citrus juices. I love grapefruit, maybe the odd red one will do more good than harm.
Gwen
December 6, 2009
Unfortunately, I’m not a rat… but at least, I’m not castrated!
December 12, 2009
Hi Neil,
Love your humor!
December 6, 2009
Hi Vivian,
I really enjoy reading your info…I will try eating more of the red grapefruit..I took myself off Actonel since my bone density got worse..Have an appointment with the NYU osteo center…want to hear what they say..definitely will not go back on any medicine..I feel soooo much better after being off the meds for 3 months.
December 12, 2009
Fran, you’re on the right track!
December 3, 2009
Hi Vivian, Just read about the Ocean and osteo.
I was brought up on a small peninsular in Mass.I went swimming everyday from spring until fall. Right now I have been having a 1/2 of a red grapefruit every morning. Have stopped my Actonel about 2 mos. ago. My Rheumatologist is not happy, however, as you say, it is my body. All the pain I had from my waist to my knees stopped withing 5-6 weeks after I stopped the Actonel She had given me prednisone for the pain. It didn’t even touch the powerful pain. I read your books almost every day for info. At 75 I am healthy and want to stay that way. Have had both knees replaced, both hands reconstructed and now osteoperosis. Hopefully I won’t get past the 2 fractures I have now. Thank you for helping all of us about those medications. Sincerely Carmel Langin
December 2, 2009
Vivian,
An interesting article but,unfortunately I take warfarin so I cannot eat grapefruit, and I love them, too.
Wilda
December 1, 2009
Good Morning Vivian,
Thank you for sharing your comments on red
grapefruit. I like grapefruit but haven’t
always eaten it on a daily basis. The new
crop of RioStar grapefruit is just in and I
plan to enjoy one each day. Thanks!
November 30, 2009
I am learning many new ideas from your newsletter. I have had my daughters receive your e-mails also. Keep up the good work.
November 30, 2009
Vivian, I live across from an orchard of grapefruit and didn’t take it for years because I was on statins……I went off Vytorin and went to Red Yeast Rice, which I just found out is a statin also, so no grapefruit for me…..maybe I should go off everything and eat the grapefruit and be healthy. R
January 28, 2010
Just found out you can eat grapefruit IF you take Crestor and a couple of other statins. I am so excited to be able to eat grapefruit again !!
However, if you take Lipitor and others with similar formulations, you are NOT to eat grapefruit.
November 27, 2009
Most of the people who ARE on Blood Pressure medication,are advised NOT to eat Grapefruit as it affects badly. Eating RAw Sesame seeds also contains good quality Calsium (natural source, that will help mentain bone density. Check the Hippocrates health institute program at West Palm Beach.
November 26, 2009
I would like to buy your $67 package
I live in Australia but my daughter lives in Washington DC and is coming to visit me on Dec 8th
Please can you collect the payment from her and be sure she gets the books in good time
I will be informing her
Judith Letendre 8601 Horseshoe Lane Potomac MD20854 phone 301 983 8983
November 25, 2009
I was just reading in the Alive magazine the benefits of grapefruit, but it also mentioned the cautions when consuming grapefruit.
November 23, 2009
Would anyone be willing to share receipes with the alkaline acid combination. Vivian has a few in the back of her book. I need fresh ideas.
March 29, 2010
There is a book called the PH Miracle balance your diet by Dr. Robert O. Young and Shelley Redford Young. about food balancing and has some nice recipes in the back.
November 20, 2009
i am on Lipitor, and not to eat grapefruit,what about a substitute ?
November 12, 2009
I just completed reading your book which I ordered on Bone and osteoporosis treatment. I used to be on Fosamax. Recently, I had two new fractures of my vertebrae (total 5) and my rheumatologist said you must go on Fosamax, Evista or Actonel. I am still trying to make a decision even after reading your book. Maybe, I need some encouragement. He gave me a Rx for Actonel, monthly pill, but I have not used it yet.
Eleanor Henry
November 16, 2009
Thank you for all the work you have done in this area. I think we are getting insufficient info from doctors.
The comment is as follows: (I just completed reading your book which I ordered on Bone and osteoporosis treatment. I used to be on Fosamax. Recently, I had two new fractures of my vertebrae (total 5) and my rheumatologist said you must go on Fosamax, Evista or Actonel. I am still trying to make a decision even after reading your book. Maybe, I need some encouragement. He gave me a Rx for Actonel, monthly pill, but I have not used it yet.
Eleanor Henry
November 11, 2009
With tears in my eyes and my anxiety less heightened, I am so grateful to have found your program, Dr. Goldschmidt. I have never taken any drugs for my osteopena, now turned into osteoporous, and I hope never to going forward. I’m so happy to know I have options. I can’t wait to begin reading your “Guide” and following through with your suggestiona. Will hopefully speak with your personally real soon. Thanks so very, very. . .for sharing.
November 9, 2009
When you do respond to some of the questions in the comments section, can your responses be posted for all to see? I think it would be a great way to disseminate even more info than what you already generously provide.
thank you for passing along the alternative information on bone strenghtening!!
November 9, 2009
Thanks for the information on grapefruit and bananas. I feel these do not have the side effects that the medication I have been taking do. Thanks for all your information.
November 8, 2009
This will be the last email I send to you since you have not responded to mine. I will not send money via the net. Is there another way of obtaining your books perhaps by cheque?
November 7, 2009
Thanks Vivien for all your info.
I and people on statins are told not to eat grapefruit though.
Susan.
November 5, 2009
REMINDER: The efficacy of some prescription medications is affected by grapefruit juice. Check with your pharmacist about the ones you are taking. Also see Vivian’s comments on 12/20/08.
November 3, 2009
Grapefruit sounds good if you like it – is there nothing as good for grapefruit haters?
November 2, 2009
love the banna and grapefruit suggestions.thanks
November 1, 2009
How much grapefruit should one consume daily to help prevent bone loss?
October 31, 2009
Are you aware of the magnesium/calcium ratio?
It should be twice as much magnesium as calcium.
Silica is also a good item to be consuming to strengthen bones.
December 28, 2009
I believe it is actually twice as much calcium as magnesium.
For example, 1,000 mg. Calcium and 500 mg. Magnesium.
October 24, 2009
I enjoy your emails and information, good testimonies and encouragement.
I don’t read books but I read a lot of information through the websites.
I have been using Kangen water now for 6 months and it is helping me to be come more alkalized which is bring healing from many afflictions since I had a stroke and heart surgery. Bless you and all of us warriors in the battle for our bones and bodies.
Gayle
October 25, 2009
I have been taking Lipitor for many years. When I first started, I was told not to eat grapefruit or drink the juice. Then that changed to making sure you ate/drank several hours before taking the Lipitor. On my latest prescription, it says “Do not take WITH grapefruit or grapefruit juice.”
I have high BP and take Amlodipine and Atenolol but was never cautioned about grapefruit. Guess I had better call the pharmacist!
November 4, 2009
Grapefruit puts up my H B P and I feel terrible
October 23, 2009
I always appreciate your info. I grew up in Fl. so love red
grapefruit, especially. Unfortunately they are not readily available to me. Thanks.
October 21, 2009
Thanks for the information. Pink and red grapefruit are just about coming into season now. I will try and eat grapefruit at least 3 times a week.
October 20, 2009
I love grapefruit and wish I could eat it. However, since I am taking several medications for high BP and also Synthroid for my throid problem I do not eat grapefruit because I have heard that it lingers in the intestines and interferes with prescription medication. It either strengthens it or weakens the dose of your medication.
October 20, 2009
I find all this very interesting and am in a dificult situation as to the thought of following your advice. I have a lot of food intolerances and citrus is one of many things I cannot eat.I am trying to follow your diet but some things i don’t eat.
October 19, 2009
Hi Vivian,
thank you so much for replying to my 1st enquiry. Also thank you for all the information that has followed. You are the only person to respond and follow through with excellent information thank you. Will be writing seperately soon.
October 16, 2009
Is drinking Tropicana Ruby Red grapefruit juice with some pulp a good substitute for the whole grapefruit?
December 18, 2009
I do not drink juices, as I feel that eating the whole fruit is beneficial, i.e. the pulp. When you juice a fruit, you are throwing away the most important part, the pulp.
December 18, 2009
The pulp of a fruit is very important. When you juice a fruit, you are disposing of the most important part, the PULP.
October 15, 2009
Dear Vivian
I am unable to read your articles. As soon as
they lownload,the the screen goes blank. I have tried several times on several different articles, and the sme thing happens all the time.
What can I do to actually be able to read these articles.
Help, thank you very much.
Louise
October 15, 2009
Yay grapefruit! I’ve been eating a grapefruit almost every day for decades! Don’t be afraid of the sour taste so frequently associated with the fruit. Ruby Red grapefruit are wonderfully sweet! I peel them and eat them like oranges, no sugar or honey needed! If you have the patience, tear off the white pith from each segment & it’s a juicy fruit experience!
November 3, 2009
Don’t remove the pith – unless you are going to eat it separately. It is an exelent source of a bioflavonoid called RUTIN that strengthens blood vessel walls and can help you avoid all kinds of things such as varcose veins, hemorrhoids, anurisms, and some heart disease and for those who bleed or bruise easily it should improve that problem. Throw it out — uh, uh.!!!
October 15, 2009
I have Graves (overactive thyroid) also hb pressure and was advised to steer clear of grapefruit. Any advice out there.
cheers,
rose.
October 14, 2009
i just recently started buying and eating grapefruit again, thanks to info from you. thanks for everything!
mary
October 14, 2009
Dear Vivian,
Because of the many comments, I have not been able to get the flu and grapefruit email. I need both desparately.
Thank you
Louise
October 13, 2009
So are we saying bioflavinoids are good for bones.
If so this is the reason we must have equal amount of bioflavinoids and vit c in our vit c capsules. Not easy to get and it helps the vit c to work anyway.
October 12, 2009
You answered my question when I came to your list of drugs that interact with grapefruit. It’s a good list to keep handy. Thanks.
October 8, 2009
I was surprised to learn that grapefruit helps bone density. I can’t take much of it because I am prone to reactive hypoglycemia and have to watch my sugar intake, but will add it to my regimen as I can, at least sometimes. Thanks for all your interesting info.
October 10, 2009
Vivian,
I’ve read that osteoporotic women should only consume 1-2 servings of fruit a day as the sugar content is bad for bone health; is this true?
October 10, 2009
A few days ago you listed 7 things to do and I do them all before you sent them. Grapefruit grow here in the Valley of the Sun in Arizona, however while on the tree they are yellow.
October 6, 2009
Vivian, thank you! I have read your material and started on the minerals etc that you suggusted. I also purchased the adjustable weights however I am not sure that I am using them correctly and getting the right effect needed on the wrists mainly because they are big on the wrist. They work well for the ankles. Will being big on the wrist make a difference? Also I take Oral Chelation tablets and have for several years do you know of any reason they might harm my bones and cause bone loss? Thanks will await your answer
I will also start the grapefruit…..
April 17, 2010
If someone used Chelation therapy it must take later on a wide variety of mineral and vitamin supplements (chelation remove also good minerals). The best way to find out what we are lacking is to do hair analysis.
October 5, 2009
Many thanks I love gratefruit. Are Kiwi and Apple as good??
October 5, 2009
Hi Vivian,
I used too love all fruits. Now a days unfortuntley I cannot eat any more of our beautiful ftuits, the reason is I can’t swallow meaning I’m N.B.M. or Nil By Mouth. I am fed through a tube in my stomach.
As well as all of the drugs I have too take too keep away any of those nasty blood clots. If I did have a blood clot it could kill me.
All because of having a T.I.A. & Two Strokes.
Who ever any good people, please understand the talks Vivian speaks about because the lady knows what she is talking about.
Thank You for listening too me.
October 4, 2009
Vivian, I read all your emails, greatly appreciated. I am taking Benicar (high blood pressure medicine). I read where you should not eat grapefruit if you are on blood pressure medicine, is this true. I was on Forteo for two years, I do not see any difference since I have stopped (you can only be on Forteo for two years). I will be ordering your book soon. Thanks for the emails, they are very helpful. God bless.
October 17, 2009
I WOULD LOVE TO EAT PINK GRAPEFRUIT, BUT HAVE BE TOLD TO AVOID IT BECAUSE I TAKE BENICAR FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. IS THERE ANY OTHER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION THAT CAN BE TAKEN AND STILL EAT GRAPEFRUIT?
September 24, 2009
I am so glad the answer was NOT Mangos . . .
Grapefruit is much better . . .
Thanks again for your wonderful updates and
for caring for our bones.
Love hearing from you,
Ruthi
September 23, 2009
This is great for some, however I had a liver transplant last Sept 30th and I am forbidden to have grapefruit due to taking cellcept and prograph. The new liver removes all the necessary minerals I need causing this case of high risk osteperosis. I am now taking Forteo which seems to be helping the bone density. Have a nice day.
September 21, 2009
Just another bit of evidence that mother nature has the best medicine. I feel sorry for the rats, but thanks fellas.
John
September 20, 2009
This I have to try as I already mentioned to family physian about about going to natural foods instead of perscribed medication.
thanks so much and after specialist put me on a natural medication Vivian caled cal mag my t scores from what I can tell got better.
I have to take 4 big pills a day then I take a break or a week.
Lindsay
September 28, 2009
Hello,
I also am very interested in natural remedies for osteoporosis and will definitely eat more red grapefruits. I also might look into the natural remedy called cal mag t scores from Lindsay Rennie’s comments. The more natural remedies I read about, the more interested I get and find it to be encouraging. Thank you so much for all the help.
Rachel
September 19, 2009
Looks very promising, but I understand that grapefruit consumption can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients
September 15, 2009
I love grapefruit, but here’s my problem: In addition to osteoporosis, I have Interstitial Cystitis, and citrus fruits are supposed to be a no-no because they irritate the bladder. Does the product “Prelief” offer sufficient protection to allow to continue eating grapefruit?
September 10, 2009
Hi Vivian,
I purchased your book several months ago and have lent it to several of my friends who are in the same situation as myself having osteoporais. I was on actonel for 4 years and went off of this horrific medication which gave me so many side effects. My bone density scores for the 1st and 2nd years were severe osteoporais in both hips and osteopenia in the spine. I had pain everyday. I am a avid exerciser and I eat very healthy, I could not believe the results of my 3rd and 4th year. My bone density results were great the 3rd year only osteopenia in all areas and I really thought the actonel was doing its job. I then took my bone density test for this year and couldn’t believe what I was reading, I was right back to my 1st years results again. I was devastated, ospeoporais severe in both hips and still osteopenia in the spine. I then took control of my bones and read your book, went off of the medication and are managing great. I have not had one pain in either areas. I eat a acidic and alcaline balance of foods and still faithfully workout 5 days a week, I do upper body 1 day and lower body the next. I also do weightbearing excercises with 8 pound weights to just tone myself. I just want to thank you for opening up my eyes to all these horrible medications that doctors are so freely giving out. I am 60 years old and plan on being around a whole lot longer because of your information that you were willing to share with us. Thanks again Trish
September 26, 2009
i was interested in your comments as i have found myself in the same situation, because of actonel the dentists would not extract my tooth because of a side effect from actonel, causing jaw loss. what diet are you on. thank you mary
October 4, 2009
i was so “glad” to see your message. my story is just about exactly likes yours!!! only i was taking fosomax………….good results for couple of years, then bango!! severe osteoporosis i hip. i cant beleive my doctor (whom i love) didnt tell me to stop taking drug. anyway, i then moved to virginia and have an appt with another female doctor. i plan on telling her (after showing my test results) that i refuse to take drugs. i too have been taking vivian’s advise…………..taking all the right vitamins, doing weight bearing, walking jogging more. i am 58 years old and know my results will be better next time. thanks for your welcomed story!!
sheri
August 29, 2009
Vivian: I sent two comments in the beginning of the week, they don’t seem to show in your list. I stated that I only ordered the book and kept up with your e-mails for my wife’s sake. Her bone loss is being blamed on the pills which she no longer takes. Please
address your correspondence to her in the future-ie- Joanne Mez.
I’m sure she will read and benefit from the notes as long she does’nt get bombarded by them. Only then will I put you in the
contact list.
Thanks
Roland
August 28, 2009
Hi Vivian, I have been taking a statin for several years. The pharmasist told me that you can eat grapefruit as long as it was 6 hours after taking the statin. Is this true? My oncologist has me on Fosamax and Arimidex. I am very concerned because of what you are telling me about Foxamax. The Arimidex kills the estrogen. Does grapefruit interfere with estrogen?
November 5, 2009
We are in similar situation, only I changed into ACTONEL but stopped for I am worried about their side effects. I love grapefruit but stopped eating them due to my simvastatin prescription. I am planning to stop my arimidex but my Oncologist told me that my cancer might come back so, I am having second thoughts about stopping all my medications. All my medications have side effects pertaining my boneloss.I am confused.
August 24, 2009
Thanks for the information regarding castrated rats, bone loss and diet containing 10% grapefruit pulp. Could you give any advice concerning grapefruit consumption for a human male who has low bone density? Would grapefruit only be effective if the low bone density was an effect of low testosterone? I’ve read a warning that people on statins should not eat grapefruit but fortunately I’m not one of those.
August 23, 2009
I have just read down the page of comments and noticed a reference to a weight vest. Can someone post where I can find out about this. Thanks ever so much.
August 23, 2009
Thank you so much for your web-site, which I stumbled across, at age 63. I am so happy to read your comments on red grapefruit and have always felt that the body knows what it needs (even if we don’t). On a recent trip to Florida, I had occasion to eat grapefruit picked fresh off the tree in the backyard of a friend. Oh my gosh, it seemed I could not get enough. It felt as if my body was craving it and given a choice, even now, I would say grapefruit would be my fruit of choice. About 8 years ago, I had a bone scan, and was given a reading of -2.5 (back) and osteopenia (hip). My last scan, about 4 yeas ago (different machine) registered -4.4 (back). It was advised that I begin taking drugs to build bone. I have allergies to several antibiotics and this has lead me to avoid all prescription drugs (absolute life emergenciesexcluded). My answer was no thank you. I walk straight, have no pain, have never drank milk. 25 and 20 years ago I did break a knee (accident) and my back (accident). As a result I did become a little less active, however in recent years I have fallen down a set of stairs (tripped over cat), and have found myself twisting ankles on broken pavement, more than once. Thankfully, nothing has broken. And now reading through your web-site I must put it down to bone flexibility. Because, according to test results I AM a walking broken bone. I realize my bones may be quite porous and happy to read of a natural way to rebuild. I come from a line of women, who lived to be 90 & 100 years old and although fragile in later life, all walked upright until the end. And by the way, none of them drank milk either. Thank you again – I will call you my lifestyle saviour!
August 22, 2009
Hi,Vivian!
I purchased your book a couple of months ago, read it quickly, then lent it to a friend. Since the first reading I’ve been endeavoring to follow your suggestions, advice, etc. I am going through the book more slowly in order to reap the benefits more fully. I continue to watch my diet, attend an exercise class twice a week (this will increase to 4-5 weekly) soon, and avoid too much stress, etc.
For several years, I enjoyed half a grapefruit every morning. Then I was placed on lipitor, now changed to lovastatin, and as many have already mentioned, it is supposed to be contraindicated to cholesterol-lowering drugs.
I am due for my annual physical next month, and I am hoping my primary physician will agree to take me off lovastatin. (The last time my cholesterol level was checked, it was 175.) If she does, I’d love to start eating red grapefruit again. In the meantime, I’ll have some prunes, although I don’t know how 10 a day will affect my daily bm.
When I go for my physical, I know my doctor will put me on Evista again. (I discontinued this medication a month after taking it, due to
some side effects on my bladder.) Any suggestions on how I may negotiate this with my doctor?
I am 76 yers old, I feel fine – no pain, I am involved in church, I have friends, although I am relatively new to my community, I do my best to take care of myself, take my multi-vitamins, Omega 3, calcium, and other supplements. I have a son and family in the same city.
I am a uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancer survivor. For this I praise God and am very, very grateful for a new lease on life.
This is my first email to you, but I’ve been reading your messages. I greatly appreciate the info you have been sharing. As much as possible I’d like to avoid taking any more drugs.
Keep up the good work! Many thanks again.
August 18, 2009
That is great news. I love grapefruits but how many of them do I
have to eat a day? Also, in the summertime, they are not in season and pretty hard to get tasty ones.
Thanks for the info.
August 14, 2009
Glad to see grapefruit on the good list because i now like my grapefruit straight. juiced or cut section and eat. good stuff. use to eat with sugar on but just decided to give it a long time ago and tast better as it is as with all the fruit.
thanks for the news the cream of broccoli soup was my favorite recipe and the carrot ginger is in the working.
August 7, 2009
I have been told one should not eat grapefruit when taking certain mecicines. Is this true and which medicines would that be.
August 7, 2009
VIVIAN
IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA ONE RARELY SEES PINK GRAPEFRUIT.
HAS THE YELLOW SKIN GRAPEFRUIT (WHITE FLESH) THE SAME
RESULTS ?
August 6, 2009
love grapefruit but cannot take it because of other medication
August 7, 2009
I saw a big report on prunes having the same afect on bones. Ten a day is what they recommended. Maybe you could take prunes with your meds. I hate prunes. I think I will chop them into pill size and swallow.
July 26, 2009
I’m not a rat & I don’t want to be castrated. Where’s the human studies?
August 7, 2009
I feel your pain Matt. I feel like a rat myself. Obviously no one knows for sure what do to for us. I have yet to see actual people with before and after scores of improvement. I wont do meds so grapefruit and prunes here I come….
July 21, 2009
Hi Vivian I love your E-mails! I look forward to them everytime I check my mail. Please keep them coming. Thank you for your info on grapefruit and I also appreciate the different opinions of all those who E-mail you. I’ve noticed the comments from women who have followed the info in your book and the results have all been positive. I will definitely be ordering your book. Thanks again, Gerri
July 17, 2009
Hi Vivian,
Thanks for info, will check out to do with meds, on thyroxine, and still the dreaded Actonel., I do believe all you have said and will get your book soon. Thanks for all info coming. It is much appreciated.
July 16, 2009
Hi Vivian,
Many thanks for caring.
I am already on red grapefruit, I love them. Did not know they may clash with some medication, I will have to check on that.
July 15, 2009
Very interesting riddle. I would never have throught of red grapefruit and like Vivian says “grapefruit and or it’s juice: cross reacts with some medication.
July 15, 2009
Wow – that’s something I CAN do something about. How interesting! However, how can we know if it has the same effect on humans? I know it reacts with certain blood pressure medications but I would like to know which other drugs it reacts with.
July 14, 2009
I have eaten grapefruit for a very long time but when I had my last bone density test done which was in May of this year, I had actually lost compared to last year. Not sure what else I should be taking to prevent further loss.
July 12, 2009
VERY INTERESTING BUT WE ARE NOT RATS. HAS IT WORKED WITH HUMANS? ALSO CERTAIN MEDS. AND GRAPEFRUIT CONFLICT.
VIVIAN
July 10, 2009
I will start eating more red grapefruit! Thank you for the information!
July 9, 2009
Just remember this is just a 60-study of 56 rats…hardly conclusive and not done on clinical trial for humans. For most people, eating grapefruit will not hurt and fruit is generally good for nutrition, but I wouldn’t yet jump to conclusions that eating red grapefruit will help improve bone density in human beings.
July 6, 2009
Sounds like a wonderful idea but i am not suppoused to eat grapefruit with the blood pressure meds i am taking.
July 5, 2009
Grapefruit also has an alkaline effect on bones and tissues, as do other citrus fruits. Also the beef eaten from castrated male cattle must not be as healthy for us, from what this study on rats shows.
July 1, 2009
I love grapefruit but I’m taking cholesterol lowering drugs so what is the solution to this dilema?
July 17, 2009
I am taking Lipitor and am not supposed to eat grapefruit either. So what’s the solution?
August 8, 2009
The solution is – don’t take Lipitor. It has many side effects. Check out Colin Carmichael’s website.
Margaret
November 1, 2009
What to do? Grapefruit tree full of grapefruits ripening and put back on statins again. Afraid to take doctor prescribed pills for bone loss.
How much exercise is right? How often? Am going to Pilates on reformer machine twice a week. Believe that qualifies as weight bearing.
What else can I do to rebuild/strengthen hip bones and in what length of time?
There does not seem much definite help out there to help us. Am 67 at this time.
July 1, 2009
can i just drink the red grapefruit juice and it would have the same effect, i don’t like grapefruit for they are to tart.
June 30, 2009
Luckily I’m very fond of grapefruit. Is any benefit derived from yellow and pink grapefruit, or does it have to be red?
June 29, 2009
I like grapefruit and it is already a part of my diet.
June 29, 2009
After reading your book, and doing some research about the side effects of the drugs, I told my Dr. NO, I would not take them. Did more research and have been following a strong diet as you suggest in the back of your book. Got PH paper & test my urine each morning. I do not care for grapefruit, so I’ll skip that suggestion, however, I have shared your information with many ladies (I’m a massage therapist) and they too, have gotten your book. Most of they have stopped taking the “drugs”. I’m 68, still working, do not take any medication and feel blessed. Thanks so much for your news letters and encouragement. Blessings to you, Vivian.
June 27, 2009
I have been starting my day for twenty-five plus years with one half of red grapefruit. There was a time when I was on the grapefruit diet and ate one half before each meal. My mother told me red grapefruit had complexion benefits too. I love red grapefruit!
June 26, 2009
Hi Vivian – Wqs glad to read this on the grapefruit. However, I did glean information from your “Bone Revolution” book. Am so glad I found your website. Am 75 yrs. old and was diagnosed with Osteoporosis (T -3) Was started on Fosamax -D, took for a little over 1 yr. and had to get off – many problems. Since then, was prodded to take something else. Told Dr. “no” because they all had the same ingredient. Then, came for necessity for a 1 yr. shot – Reclast – I still refused. Have had 2 Bmd tests since 2005 – last one in 2007 (and due for another – insurance covers only every 2 yrs.).
I only received your book in April, 2009 – and have wanted to give the information a chance to work in my body. Understand that it takes a while to get the Fosamax out of the system, etc. and the other to begin working. (However, I might mention that the 2nd BMD in 2007, showed a T -2.9 in an area or two. That was some
encouragement to me.
Thanks for all you do for people such as myself. (I am still working every day – 40 hr. week – in Accouts Payable and love it.) Have so much I would like to tell you – but this is too short of space (and time – for right now, too.)
Thanks again. I appreciate any and all information you send. I read
and re-read each one.
Sincerely,
Jeannean
June 26, 2009
I cannot eat grapefruit, really upsets my stomach, but can’t take
it anyway, due to cardiac drugs I am on..but thanks for the suggestions Vivian, always glad to get your opinion on what
may help:)
June 26, 2009
I’ve heard that grapefruit should not be eaten if you have high blood pressure. Is that correct?
I’m currently taking Actonel and Hyzaar for high blood pressure, but would prefer to stop taking the Actonel and use something more natural.
June 26, 2009
I recently read your article on grapefruit being good for Osteoporosis. I am currently taking Hyzaar for high
blood pressure, and Actonel for my bones.
I’ve been told that if you have high blood pressure that grapefruit is one fruit you should not eat.
Is this correct?
July 15, 2009
If you have high blood pressure and are taking certain medications for it then no, you should not have grapefruit as it has an undesired effect on your heart rate.
June 22, 2009
Timing is incredible! I just had a red grapefruit for lunch and it was delicious! Did not know that that was a good bone health suggestion.
June 19, 2009
I have 3 grapefruit trees on my property – red and pink. Don’t they interfer with the medication Crestor, which I take for high cholestrol? I only have to take 2 pills per week. Can I eat the grapefruit on the days that I do not take the Crestor?
June 16, 2009
I’m headed to the grocer for some red grape fruit right now!
June 14, 2009
Hey this is great news, and I do enjoy grapefruit. I like it broiled with a bit of brown sugar. Hope the heat doesn’t destroy the benifits.
Glo
June 11, 2009
i will agree that the osteoporis medications are not good for you. i was on Forteo shots for about 5-6 months starting in 2006 . i didn’t feel good so I stopped them. i am not saying they caused my fractures but to date since 2006 i have had 12 compressed fractures . i had kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty procedures. I did not fall . i would just wake up with a fractures and at times 2. in 2007 I was bedridden. i had a nurse and a PT. When a doctor was checking my blood .I had no vitamin D . my vitamin C was fine. Where did the D go ? Women make sure you have enough Vitamin D . I take 2000 units daily .I still have pain and on pain medication but i am walking and have had no more fractures since April of 2007.
God Bless
June 9, 2009
Ican not eat grapefruit because of having acid reflux
rosemary
November 3, 2009
Try not eating breads and see if your acid reflux doesn’t improve. Mine did.
June 7, 2009
Dear Vivian
We need you in Australia too! I have learned so much from The Bone Health Revolution and am sharing it with friends. I tried to interest my doctor in it ~ and the biochemical side of osteoporosis, but in spite of so much other help from her, did not succeed ~ which confirms the general picture with GPs. Have made some significant changes in my diet towards a PH balance kinder to bones and hope my osteoblasts have got the message! Red grapefruit have been on my menu for a long time, but I’ll make this more regular.
I have a question about my need for an iron supplement, possibly increased by a reduced intake of red meat and eggs. I know this must be taken well away from
the calcium supplement I’m taking (one with all the other balanced ingredients mentioned by you as helpful). But would it still work against an effort to improve on an acid PH reading of 5 ? This was one thing I could not answer from your book.
Thank you for your personal concern for all of us. Even with the help of computers, it must be a massive task to keep in touch. Please know that I respect and appreciate your professional efforts although I have limited time to respond.
June 7, 2009
Hi Vivian,
I first inquired for some info, for a girlfriend (Age 80). Her doctor wanted her to start Foreto (May be spelled wrong) for osteosporsis. She asked me to google for her. She couldn’t afford the book. I will tell her about eating grapefruit. I will also eat more. I love it, I eat 2-3 a week now. I will increase it now. God Bless you and keep up the good work.
June 7, 2009
Grapefruit juice interacts with many drugs. It stops the breakdown of
statin drugs in the liver and creates a buildup of the drug, increasing the
risk of liver damage. The “grapefruit effect” lasts 3 days so you cannot
eat or drink it while on medications that prohibit it.
June 5, 2009
I will have to, switch to Red Grapefruit. Thanks for the info.
June 3, 2009
My comment is as above
June 3, 2009
Hi Vivian, I do enjoy reading your emails to me, they are helpful. I have a chronic Intistitial Cystitis, which is under control, due to diet, since I have stopped eating, citrus fruits,which I just enjoy so much, plus tomatoes, preservatives, vingegar based products, my health has improved dramatically, so if there was a substitute I could take with out interferin with I.C. and have no side effects, I would gladly take it. Yvonne
June 1, 2009
For those who can’t eat grapefruit for various reasons, PRUNES work to restore bone loss. 9-10 a day. You have to work up to that number:
“The humble prune can reverse bone loss, and his research data is looking strong. For more than a decade Dr. Arjmandi of Florida State University in Tallahassee has tested a wide variety of “functional foods” for their potential impact on bone health. He has studied soy, blueberries, strawberries, raisins, dates, and finally prunes. No other natural substance, he reports, comes near to having the bone-building effect of prunes. Further, he reported he had never seen any natural substance produce such consistent beneficial bone-building results.
Dr. Arjmandi’s several successful animal and human studies document that special phenolic compounds in dried plums up-regulate growth factors linked to bone formation (such as IGF-1) and counter the activity of factors that inhibit bone formation (such as TNF-alpha). It probably also helps that prunes are one of the foods highest in antioxidants and also contain generous amounts of various key bone nutrients including potassium, boron, and copper. While Dr. Arjmandi has found other natural substances capable of halting bone loss, prunes were the only food found to actually restore lost bone.”
So prunes it is.
May 30, 2009
I had a compound fx, left ankle, in January- have been diagnosed with Osteopenia and one hip with osteoporosis. I take bone building calcium with D, K and Magnesium in the morning and Strontium in the evening. I will not have another bone scan until next year. I am not able to walk long distance as yet, since I still wear a small appliance on my ankle in my shoe. The doctor I went to is a new one and he gave me an rx for Fosamax again as I had stopped taking it after I read everything about it. I have been on it for almost 8 years or more and the doctor said my ankle bone was like mush so Fosmax was not a help?? I do not want to continue taking it, I eat well, do not smoke, seldom drink,and do the exercises the therapist gave me when getting therapy. I see orothpedic doc next week and hope to be dischared as is now 5 months since injury and I am 80. Rita Marshall
May 26, 2009
This is interesting but to give this study too much credibility is premature. The study is small and based on castrated rats. A larger study on humans needs to be conducted
May 25, 2009
Hi Vivian. I am not sure about the Grapefruit as I am under the impression that Grapefruit inhibits the absortion of calcium, so I have stopped eating them. I wuld appreciate if you could let me know for certain.
May 25, 2009
Vivian
I’ve been a vegetarian for 19 years and have taken many supplements for more years than that. I’m 57 and had my first bone scan in March. Hip score was
-1.7 (osteopenic) and spine score was -2.5 (just into the osteoporotic range). I was told I should take Fosamax, but when I read about it on the internet I knew it was not something that I was going to put in my body.
I also found out recently that I have lost 3 inches of height. I’m not sure if the loss of height is from loss of disk height or from osteoporosis. If it is from osteoporosis, is it possible to regain height as the bones improve?
Dorothy
August 7, 2009
I am just like you…same age nearly vegetarian all my life, have no risk factors, never smoked, drank, drugged, worked physically hard…and I have this horrible disease. Have you received an answer from this site yet??
May 5, 2010
I have been reading the readers’ comments for a while now. It does not appear that Vivian answers them. Yes, she occasionally makes a brief response — a sentence or two — but not anything that really responds to the issues.
October 19, 2009
I have been a vegetariun for forty years and was tested and told that my VitB12 was very low.
As I am 69 years old and active I still tested positive for osteopenia. I have upped my calcium, VitD and Magnesium and hope this helps. I do a urine test every three days and it is always good. Grapefruit for me is a no, no as it interfers with my medication, too bad as I go for another bone density test next year.
May 21, 2009
Hi Vivian,
Thanks for the info regarding red grapefruit. I wish I could eat it, but due
to taking Lipitor, I can’t.
I have a question regarding some type of vest that can be worn to improve bone
health. Can you email that information to me?
Warm regards,
Bea J Salyers
October 7, 2009
Hi,
I was under the impression that grapefruit was a no-no when you are on thyroid medicine.
True or false??
I would LOVE for you to say,false.
Keep up the good reports.
Judie
May 21, 2009
I enjoy reading all the emails from other people and learn from them too. I have not eaten any grapefruit in years. May start again. I will order your book next month and read it to learn more of the info I need to be healthy. I am taking Nikken Osteodenx for my bones now with calcium, vit D3 and magnesium.
Keep up the good work for all of us who wonder what to do after so many conflicting messages we get from doctors and the news…….Carol
May 17, 2009
I have eaten grapefruit for a long time. I will start doing it on a regular basis. My only problem, I have trouble with getting burning in my mouth and a red ring around the outer part of my mouth which itches and burns when eating too many grapefruits and other fruits like grapes, apricots, tomatoes, strawberries and raspberries. Maybe I am eating too much. What is the rule of thumb with all of this?
I have your book and am trying to follow it as closely as I can.
Thanks.
May 16, 2009
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis three months ago but have’nt started taking actonel yet. I was scared to take it because of the side effects if you take them. I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago (stage 2), and I’m scared of taking another drug that will keep my body from getting another disease. I thank you for letting me know about the goood effects of eating red grapefruit.
I will start eating them now.
May 16, 2009
I love those Pink grapefruits! They are so lovely and sweet. We have them cut up with some granny smith apples in the morning to have with a berry smoothie! Looks like my body knew what it needed! It’s great to hear that what I am eating is extra good for my bones.
I have severe osteoporosis and stopped taking my actonel this March. I haven’t told my doctor or my endocrinologist. I feel much better. Exercising and eating nutrient rich foods is the way to go for me. I was vegetarian but all that animal protein in the milk, cheese, and eggs have play havoc with my bones. I now consume no animal protein. I guess you call that a vegan diet.
Eat those grapefruits girls…they are yummy!!
May 15, 2009
I used to take Fosamax and Caltrate for my osteopenia. I stopped the Fosamax but I am still using the Caltrate. I have been told that Coral Calcium is better than Caltrate for the bone loss. I am also implementing your advices in my diet. Should the calcium pills be taken in the morning or at bedtime? I have heard that at bedtime it is absorbed better by the body.
May 15, 2009
Enjoyed reading all these comments. Reflects much of what I feel. I live in La Quinta, California outside of Palm Springs. This year we had a amazing crop of citrus including a variety of huge beauiful pink grapefruits. I still have several in my refrigerator. So will eat them more regualarly. One has to be one’s own health advocate. Doctors are too brainwashed in pushing medications. Good wishes to all of you.
May 8, 2009
Hello to everyone, I have just joined the club, Yesterday my Dr told me I have osteopenia, so prescibed Alendronic acid tablets. I took one today,following all the instructions. I never like taking any medication, so swallowed this one with trepidatin. Since finding this site, I have decided not to continue with them. I have not felt comfortable all day, and tonight have had indigestion, which has not bothered me recently, so it must be the tablet. My Dr did say it would take years for it to work. I am 66 years old but have never felt or looked my age. To be given the news that my bones are not good is depressing. I still work full time and intend doing so until Im 70 if allowed. I would really love to prove the Dr wrong ( although he is wonderful to all his patience )I will continue with the calcium tablets which I hope is the right thing to do, also eat my usual large amount of fruit for lunch. I have always eaten a variety of good food so where does the osteopenia come from? My mother who was 100 last November has had osteoporosis for many years. I look forward to reading more information on this site. Many Thanks
May 5, 2009
I just received info on another study that indicates the grapefruit can increase the incidence of breast cancer because it increases the estrogen level.
noticed that several people mentioned that they’re taking meds to lower cholestrol – there are definite warnings not to eat anything grapefruit with meds.
May 5, 2009
I read somewhere that citrus interferes with the Ph in your body…And that citrus leaches calcium from your bones. I was on foxomax until the pain in my leg bones and heel bones became unbearable. Then I went to actenol with the same results. My MD. prescribed boniva….no thanks. I will continue to walk and eat correctly. I also take calcium, vit d and k. I drink chlorophyll with a glass of water several times a day. No grapefruit for me.
Thanks for your insight.
May 2, 2009
MY STOMACH DOES NOT TOLERATE THE ACID IN GRAPEFRUIT,WE HAVE 3 ORANGE TREES AND I CAN ONLY EAT ONE IN A GREAT WHILE,ALERGYS..BUT I ENOY YOUR INFOR I WILL PASS IT ON TO OTHERS WITH BAD BONES.
GOD BLESS YOU FOR TRYING TO PUT THE TRUTH OUT ABOUT MEDICATIONS.MEDICATIONS ARE AWAY TO CONTROL THE HUMAN RACE AND THEIR MONEY.
May 2, 2009
I used to eat a lot of grapefruit until our newspaper warned that it could cause breast cancer so I gave up eating it. I did not go for my osteoporosis scan as the hospital postponed it saying the clinic was closed. I did not take it up again. However, I am making an excellent recovery from my hip operations and I feel a lot stronger now. I did mention to you that my friend was taken off Fosomax immediately her doctor saw your article, and her friend has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and her doctor said he could not offer her the treatment (presumably Fosomax) as it was under discussion at the moment.
April 30, 2009
I have been eating red grapefruits regularly, one a day in the winter, for 15 years and this has not improved my bones density results. They are one of the recommended fruits on the Atkins Diet
April 30, 2009
God Bless you Vivian, I will try ruby red in my eating dicipline eventhough I have acid reflux. A year ago I find out I have osteopenia on the righ hip, also my colesterol was on “237″ I refused medication and started taking row garlic, soy lecitin 3 times daily and omega3; in one year my colesterol went down to 175. I am 64 so I also changed my eating habits and recently bough your book. I find you articles vey useful. thanks for the all tips & information.
April 30, 2009
I do appreciate all the insight, so long as we all keep plugging we can take better care of ourself. For me this is a very recent problem, I took home my script and did my homework I want to thank you for being there with me I needed that. I am also seeking information for my 18 year old neice who has osteogenisisimperfecto I could have misspelled that, she has suffered broken bones mainly the heels of her feet by age 2 . She has just started walking with a walker
after many years in a wheel chair. I would love to hear from anyone with insight on this bone breaker, that leaves me heartbroken. I thank you and all the wonderful people who reply. Love, Peace, God Bless and Be Well
April 29, 2009
My daughter and I ‘Love’ texas red grapefruits although the’re not always around. good real food is always healthy…Mari
April 28, 2009
Thanks Vivian for your articles! I love reading them and also the information from everyone who writes to you. I love red grapefruit and will be eating more. I’m having a problem cutting down on my meat. Is Ezekiel bread ok? Trying to get the diet right. Thanks again.
April 27, 2009
This is so simple, and so easy! I can certainly eat half a grapefruit a day
to strengthen my bones. This beats taking drugs! Love you for your continued
support and information. I ordered the book, and I am trying to live by it.
April 25, 2009
Hi Vivian
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Thank you for your interesting article.
I was told by a Kidney specialist, (while I was in hospital with Pylonephritis, now done to one kidney) that I had to stay clear of all citrus fruits, and I had to boil all veggies and pour away the water, (it’s not to be used in soups) to reduce potassium. Apart from that fact, I was also told that all citrus fruits are bad for Rheumatoid Arthritis,
We are continually hearing conflicting messages and sometimes don’t know which way to turn.
I will give the red grapefruits a try when I see them in the supermarket here and see if they cause me any pain with my R.A. if not then I will extend my experiment a little longer. I DO eat lots of tomatoes with NO ill effects, but for some reason I cannot eat the tomato puree that you can buy in tubes and which is used in pizzas.
take care and have a nice day
Marysia
September 18, 2009
I, too, had a problem with tomato puree but discovered that I can tolerate tomato sauce as long as I add a very little bit of brown sugar to the sauce.
April 21, 2009
HI Vivian, Thank you for the red grapefruit information. I take Simvastatin & told read that one should not eat grape fruit while taking this medicine. I cheat & my husband & I eata grapefruit every week. I stick by your diet in the your book. Please be assured I enjoyed all your information. Some how my last email did not reach you. I still found my name without any of the information on it. Weird. Thanks, Joan
April 19, 2009
I LOVE red grapefruit but had the same q. as someone else about not taking it with Lipitor and similar statins. I couldn’t find you answer, Vivien.
Thanks.
April 18, 2009
Yep…a link to report of a study of the connection between breast cancer risk and grapefruit…not so good an idea to eat it all the time..
http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/zimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use/breast-cancer-and-grapefruit-not-always-a-good-combination/
April 16, 2009
Hi Vivian: Thanks for much for the little tidbit about the red grapefruit. I do
love it! I quit taking my Boniva the day I read your book, The Bone Health Revolution; I am exercising 3x week with a senior group; taking my calcium and Vit.D, and I feel great! Let’s hope the food I’m choosing is helping as you testify it does.
Keep up the great work for all of us.
Barbara
April 16, 2009
Hi Vivian: Thanks for much for the little tidbit about the red grapefruit. I do
love it! I quit taking my Bonita the day I read your book, The Bone Revolution;
and am exercising 3x week with a senior group; taking my calcium and Vit.D, and
I feel great! Let’s hope the food I’m choosing is helping as you testify it does.
Keep up the great work for all of us.
Barbara
April 15, 2009
I really appreciate all the help you give and I love finding your emails on my screen.
I am not surprised to learn that red grapefruit may be helpful to bone density as there has always been a view that a diet of brightly coloured fruit and
vegetables is beneficial. In fact, some authorities suggest that a kaleidascope of colour on one’s plate is the best meal to eat.
If only meat was purple and cheese was green I would be a very ”happy camper”
Kind regards
Janette
April 14, 2009
Your articles and especially the comments from folks are great and very enlightening but I’ve noticed that they come almost exclusively from women. I am a 57 year old man with severe osteoporosis and I’m sure I’m not the only one! I was on Forteo for 2 years then switched to Boniva but stopped taking Boniva a few months ago. How is a man’s situation different when it comes to osteo?
April 13, 2009
I would love to eat grapefruit, but because I have a kidney stone problem, they are not recommended. Does anyone have some other idea? I also cannot take calcium supplements because of this.
April 12, 2009
This is all well & good but my question is how much grapefruit to eat for humans?!
What happened to weight bearing exercises & dark green leafies & Vit D? Don’t
they all count also??
April 12, 2009
I’m very confused as to which calcium supplement to take – there are so many on the market. I picked up a large, glossy brochure entitled “Advances in Orthomolecular Research – Bone Health” promoting their expensive supplement. I feel very tired & heavy after taking even 1/2 the bottle & it is also constipating which is another problem I have. They also advise taking strontium which you mentioned in your book as questionable. They have a new product called “Advanced Bone Protection + Strontium”. This is not to be taken at the same time as their calcium.
Would you please investigate this product (their website is http://www.AOR.ca) & advise whether or not this is a pharmaceutical product. Also, you briefly mentioned which kind of supplement to take, but would you please elaborate a little more – I think you said a citrate but I can’t locate your words in your book right now.
I have scoliosis & am right on the borderline of having osteoporosis, so feel an urgent need to get some right info.
One more comment: it would be so helpful to have your answers to real questions right underneath the writer’s queries instead of having to read through so e-mails & then sometimes not finding your answer anyway. I don’t expect an answer to the comments that come in, but several do need an answer.
Thank you, I await your reply. Evelyn Huff
April 7, 2009
Dear Vivian. I am an older man who doesnt have any back trouble. I read your websit so I can be helpful to my friends who have to much faigh in Drs. and are to lazy to serf the wed. I enjoy reading your writeing.
April 5, 2009
Thank you for all your interesting e-mails. There are so many different things we’re supposed to do to ward off osteoporosis that I find it confusing. I don’t like grapefruit as I find it too bitter, so will probably not try this latest idea. I eat lots of oranges and other fruits though. May now try magnesium as a result of reading your articles. I’m on Protelos from my GP for osteoporosis, but find I feel tired nearly all the time I’m using this drug, or is it just a coincidence?
April 4, 2009
Are saying I should stop FOSAMAX and eat grapefruits? Thanks for the info. Dee
March 30, 2009
I appreciate your website, your comments and answers to people’s replies. Thank you. In lieu of the cancer connection and other possibilities, my decision is to eat ruby red grapefruit n moderation….and I’d also like to know the answer to Vivian Hackett’s question whether you have copies of your book in libraries.
Thanks again.
March 30, 2009
Wow! This is great news. I love red grapefruit anyway so I’ll start eating more. I think there is another reason (red) grapefruit is good for bones: it is very alkalinizing. At least that’s what my dad taught me about 20 years ago. He ate half a grapefruit at bedtime. Since grapefruit can be rather pricey in the off season where I live, I’m hoping that (red) grapefruit juice with the pulp (unfortunately pasteurized) will still be of some benefit in this regard. I’m off to eat a red grapefruit for breakfast – still have one left.
March 30, 2009
Great news for me, as I love grapefruit. I used have have a lovely citrus fruit salad with a variety of different citruses including grapefruit, with a bit of honey and cinnamon on top. Until somebody told me I shouldn’t be eating what they describved as “acid” foods. However I’ve since lerned that they don’t produce acid in the body. Now I’ll go back to eating a lot of it. Fortunately I’m able to manage the health problems I have with “alternative” remedies. When my GP prescribed some drugs for my osteoporosis (diagnosed in 2007)I read the leaflet and found that among the side effects listed were symptoms that I already have too many of when my irritable bowel flares up. So I took the drugs back to the pharmacy. I’ve now purchased Vivian’s book. Although it’s not very easy to stick to, especially the cut down coffee bit, it’s worth it and my spine even seems straighter since I’ve been trying it.
March 29, 2009
Interesting; what is it in grapefruit that is so helpful in rats? Are they planning to check this out on people?
March 29, 2009
Will now add grapefruit to my daily regimen Loved the advice in your book.
My bones are still in good shape at aged 75 and I hope to stay that way. I do have a daily yogurt with my cereal and fruit though, and some times a glass of warm milk at night.
I believe in moderation in all that we consume.
March 29, 2009
I love grapefruit but I take a statin drug and can’t eat grapefruit. It does something to the liver. I do eat oranges all the time. I have been on the alkaline diet for about 3 weeks and my aches and pains are much less. Is this a wonderful side effect?
March 28, 2009
Glad to hear this about grapefruit. I eat a lot of red grapefruit – peel and cut up one grapefruit with two oranges, add a tad of raw honey and this will last me for several days. I add a half of banana to a bowl of this when I serve up my breakfast. Makes for an easy and tasteful breakfast. Am in process of reading your book and planning to try to eat as listed, though I know it’s going to be really hard to not have my milk, which I have loved all my many years. But I sure don’t want anymore compression fractures (7th thoracic) as I had last July so it’s sure worth working to overcome my “addiction” to milk. Thanks much for all your good information. God bless you.
March 27, 2009
Thank you Vivian! your newsletters contain the best information that I have ever found concerning osteoporosis and bone loss. The information regarding the effects of using Fosamax and other “bone building” drugs was extremely helpful.
March 27, 2009
Dear Vivian,
As a breast cancer survivor (in remission one year) with osteopenia,
I am concerned about that study from the UK. Is it possible to buy
the CYP3A4 enzyme in supplement form?
March 24, 2009
Vivian, thank you so much for the inputs. Love grapefruits and eat them almost
daily. Take centrum cardio fit, calcium with vitamin D and garlique which
reduced my cholesterol by almost 100 points. I do have osteopenia which I
take actenol for once a month and it halps me tremendously, along with veggies
and most fruits. Do not have much dairy at all.
March 23, 2009
Vivian, thank you so much for the book about osteoporosis. It is a big help to me. I was diagnosed many years ago with the big “O”, and have suffered 6 compression fractures in my back. I didn’t even know I had them but that explains a lot of my pain. It is great to know that I don’t have to take drugs for it. I quit my Fosomax about three months ago. I haven’t tried all that is in your book but I do like red grapefruit and have started eating it. Thank you for trying to help all of us, at little expense. Sincerely, Barb Bowser
March 23, 2009
My sister & I eat red grapefruit before dinner most nights. Love it, especially with a little honey sprinkled on top. Love fruits & veggies anyway so this is no hardship for me. Thanks for all your updates, Vivian.
March 21, 2009
Interesting research! I love red grapefruits. Thank you so much for this helpful info and all you do to keep us informed.
March 21, 2009
I am sorry that I do not think eating red grapefruit is best for me. I know that it has a bad effect on the medication I am taking. It makes it stronger then the allotted dosage. I think you should warn people of this who are on medication of any kind. By the way I still have not read your book because I can not afford it on a limited income. It would be helpful if you would give copies to libaries or offer the book to them at a reduced price so people like me could at least read it. Hope everything is well with you.
March 20, 2009
Wonderful!!! I love the red grapefruits.will start eating more.
Fairview, NC
March 20, 2009
Until some studies have been conducted on humans, I am making no no changes in my eating habits.
March 18, 2009
I have had 19 broken bones. I am 74 years old and was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 1992. I took Fosamax for one year and had another bone density test. It showed a “significatnly significent” improvement. That was the last improvement ever shown while taking Fosamax until September of 2007. At that time, I had my first vertebroplasty. I had fractured T-6. The Interventional Radiologist used an 18 month old MRI showing that T-8 had fractured. He mistakenly operated on T-8. The pain during the vertebroplasty was almost un-endurable. Later the Doctor told me that he not only operated on the wrong vertebrae but that I had no anethesia. In September of 2007, I started the Forteo shot. It is very expensive, however, in September of 2008 a bone density showed some improvement. I need to take the shot for two years. I exercise daily, take calcium, lift weights, walk on the treadmill and pray. I have had 10 compression fractures. They are so very painful and the pain last about 3 months. I have been in pain since the wrong surgery was performed. I will never go through another surgery. I have had a back ache for nearly two years since the wrong surgery was done. Be Very Careful if you have a vertebroplasty. Make sure the attending surgeon does the right one.
August 26, 2009
I have scanned through so many of these E-mails but was so taken with yours what a nightmare you have been through you poor thing. My mother lives in pain everyday due to her back. We have been considering a “spinal stimulator” but after much thought I don’t think she can bring herself to go under the knife again with little improvement sometimes, unfortunately even worse and though I am always on the lookout for her because the pain is so dire I would not dream of trying to sway her since I am no longer sure myself. Operations have not been kind in our household I am on my sixth from having reconstruction after breast cancer. I never dreamed there would be such difficulty in slapping two implants and tailoring them up but apparently for me there is. Now with low bone density I am at the threshold of doing more meds and I do not want to-happened upon Vivian’s website and I am just about to look into her book. Do you have it yourself? I am sorry I went on so. In any event best of luck to you and God bless.
Deborah
July 4, 2010
I too suffer from back pain and all I do is use my Dr. Ho machine and it takes all the pain away. Now I only use it about once a week. Dr.Ho has a web site that you could check on. The only thing is you cant use it if you have any metal implants in your body. Hope this will help
March 17, 2009
Thanks for the interesting article. I love grapefruits and I will be eating a lot more of them now that I know of the bennefits they provide. Thanks to everyone who submitted comments. I enjoyed reading what you had to say as well.
March 17, 2009
I am under the impression that citrus fruits were bad for Rheumatoid arthritis, which I also have. I guess I will have to pick which is better/worse.
March 17, 2009
Thank you Vivian for all the information you give us. Now I think I will go eat that half of a red grapefruit in the refridg.
Ann
March 15, 2009
Hi Vivian!
It’s a good tip.But unfortunately in India, we avoid eating grapes because of heavy pesticides used by the farmers. I take a lot of imported raisins which probably, help me from slipping into osteopenia.I’m aged 67,lean but healthy male who does yoga and other excercises. I think, this too, among other things help me to possess good bones.
Thank you
Muralidharan
July 4, 2009
Vivian is talking about grapefruit not grapes, but congratulations for
having good bones at that age.
March 14, 2009
Thanks Vivian – I just finished reading all of these replies and they are of interest. I bought your book in January and feel that I am on the right track. I personally love red grapefruit and don’t consider my breakfast complete without a half of one. Perhaps that is why my bones are not worse than they are. I do take a statin at night, and I asked about the warning. It use to be not within 4 hours and now they are saying not at all. I was told that if I had been eating the grapefruit of a morning and my statin at night without problems, I should be fine. Thanks for all of your research.
March 13, 2009
What about citrus bioflavonoids? Don’t they help people who cant eat grapefruit?
March 12, 2009
Cannot eat fruits with acid, such as grapefruit, et. due to acid reflux.
Is there a substitute?
March 12, 2009
Guess I’m missing something here. Why were studies done on male rats,and castrated male rats? Aren’t we talking about Osteo,predominately in women,females?????
March 8, 2009
This was very interesting. But while in London, I cannot buy red grapefruits. Are the red ones different from the regular ones? A retired brilliant English cardiologist and famous in infectious disease here, –found a cure for the flesh eating disease–said calcium pills were bad and useless, and drinking a daily glass of fresh orange juice at bedtime, is all one need for the bones.
Reading the comments it was also interesting about relating to breast cancer– Which I had. Yes any phytoestrogenic activity could cause it if one has that receptor. Resveretrol, that one can buy over the counter in the States, is not sold in Britain for that reason.
Thanks for the letter Vivian.
Prima.
March 3, 2009
I’m taking Levoxyl for my thyroid, can I eat grapefruits?
Please continue sending me e-mails und thank you for sharing.
Anne
March 1, 2009
12th december 2008 i had a cross fracture of the 6th thoratic verterbra. have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, having researched i found vivian and the bone revolution book which i renamed my “bone bible ”
i have red grapefruit most days for breakfast. i was watching a cookery program and pineapple was on the menu the chef commented on how one pineapple was full of magnesium so i have include this into my diet along with calcium rich food
i can not thank vivian enough for taking the time to educate all of us on osteoporosis keep it coming vivian
on the 6th of march i am going for my bone density scan wish me luck
yvonne
March 1, 2009
Again, many thanks, Vivian. I love red grapefruit, and now with this important information, will eat it more. I also love to eat the white skin inside, after eating the fruit itself.
Keep the info coming, I love it. Thank you.
February 28, 2009
Unfortunately, two of my Doctors have advised me not to eat grapefruit because of the drugs I’m taking & the risk of cancer. I hope that they are other “tips” of things to take or do that would be of just as much help.
Eve
February 28, 2009
Thanks Vivian for keeping me far from those drug doctors. I will start
eating grapefruit immidiately. Appreciate your efforts in giving us
valuable information.
Mona
February 27, 2009
Oh yeah, and another thing…”DO NOT”, I repeat,”DO NOT” ingest and form of acidic juice in the morning e.g. orange juice, grapefruit juice etc. Because of the acidic levels in your body that early in the day. Drink all you want after 12:00 noon. Your doctor will not tell you that, because then you will have no need for them…”DO IT”
February 27, 2009
I strongly suggest reading on the nutritional theories of Dr. Linus Pauling…Google “Linus Pauling Therapy”. This put a totally differant spin in my life. You will not regret it…”DO IT”
February 27, 2009
Hello Vivian
Still awaiting bone density test (due end of March) am hoping my new regime will have helped but probably too soon to tell, as only commenced your exercise and diet three months ago. Have finally got used to low fat natural yoghurt but took some doing as will eating red grapefruit as I am not a lover of grapefruit either, but will certainly add it to my dietary list. Thank you for your continued support via the emails and I do hope that all those who have not purchased your book do so as it is now my healthy bones bible. All the best to you and all the women out there suffering from osteoporosis. Regards Mary
February 23, 2009
Thank you for the information on red grapefruit. I love them, but sometimes they don’t agree with me. I will give them a try again.
I have osteoporosis and the doctor scared me into doing Forteo treatments. The idea of rebuilding bone was positive, but the negative side effects experienced were enough to stop the treatment.
During the first week of Forteo treatment, I called the Forteo help line and asked about the rate of osteosarcoma in patients on the Forteo drug. Reply was one in 200,000 per year develop osteosarcoma. This was unfavorable information for me.
Then I found your website and purchased your book. Thank you!!! I like healthy eating, plus taking calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D and a multvitamin. Hopefully, my next bone scan will have improvement. Oh yes, I do exercise also.
February 20, 2009
I’m so happy to know that what I have been doing for years was the right thing.
I have eaten grapefruit for breakfast three times a week for years. I love it
and now I really love it. Thank you for the info.
February 19, 2009
What about Rubarb? 20% Calcium and plenty of Vitamin C. Grapefruit gives me cancer sores that really are sore not to mention ulcers in my mouth. Any suggest for that?
February 15, 2009
I enjoyed reading comments of various people. Keep up the good work. Please continue sending me emails. I am well pleased that your research helped many people. Thank you for sharing.
February 15, 2009
I noticed someone else said this also.
There are certain Meds where you cannot eat Grapefruit with.
It cancels out that Med..So you might want to check with your Dr.if your taking
anytype of Perscription Meds.
I have found that Taking “Strontium Citrate” has increased my bone density.
This can be bought at a good Health food store.
Calcium cannot be taken at the sametime. I have to wait about 3 hours in-between.
Also when I take a bone scan, I have to stop taking Strontium a month before, or you
can get a false reading.
Strontium Citrate has been a miricale for me.
Keep up the good work Vivian
Good Health to everyone..
July 4, 2009
Hi April,
How long have you been taking strontium citrate. I am 59 years old and have been taking fosamax for 4 years and my bone density improved from -3.5 to -2.5 (spine), and from -2.5 to -1.6 in the hip.
After reading Vivian’s book on bone revolution last April 2009, I have stopped taking fosamax for more than 2 months now. so I am looking for a substitute that is not as bad as fosamax, actonel and boniva as
her book says.
I would appreciate your response to this.
February 12, 2009
Very interesting. I usually avoid citrus as it upsets my stomach but I will give grapefruit a try & see how I do. I need all the help I can get.
Thanks for the new info., Vivian.
Sandy.
February 11, 2009
Grapefuit may very well help with osteoporosis, but I have never come across this in all my research. But, I will tell you what does definitely encourage bone growth…progesterone. Dr. Lee, a pioneer on the research of how progesterone encourages bone growth as well as all the other benefits that progesterone gives us worked many yrs. of his career helping woman with hormonal problems. I have researched the benefits of progesterone for all women, all ages….as well as all the other hormones in our body. Our hormones need to be balanced throughout our lifetime to prevent disease and to just feel as well as we should. Bio-identical hormones are the answer for this. I have researched BHRT for 14 yrs. I do woman’s consults for $25 not $400. I want to help women to feel well. I encourage you to research bio-identical hormones on the web or feel free to email me sberkey@teacher.com I would love to give you the information you need so you can partner with your dr. as a team to make a difference in your health. Susan Berkey
February 11, 2009
I too love grapefruit and eat it quite often. I just a few months ago
read a report from I believe John Hopkins indicating it can cause cancer.
I hesitated to eat them but I still eat them but not to the degree of what
I was eating. I enjoy your information and I really enjoy the feedback
from others. It is a great learning tool for us who are concerned about osteoporosis.
February 11, 2009
Thanks Vivian
I love red Grapefruit and will buy more of it though they are expensive here in England would it be o.k to take a Lycopene supplement as well or would this be too much? Keep up the good work and thanks for all your time and effort
February 5, 2009
Hi
Keep spreading the word!
February 5, 2009
Hello. . This is a GREAT website. Thank you Vivian for your Knowlefge and for sharing about how to fight : OSTEOPOROSIS!
February 2, 2009
If I am on Synthroid for my thyroid can I eat grapefruit for osteoporosis?
February 2, 2009
I will buy red grapefruit today and get started – such an easy way to help our bone density. Thanks.
Betty
January 31, 2009
Something I don’t understand. – In one of your e-mails to me you showed the improvement in your own bone density. The readings were: Minus 2.84 before, and minus 2.29 after! Since they are indicated as minus numbers, I would assume that the before is lower than the after. You state that the lower the bone density the better. ????? Am I reading this incorrectly?
Please explain.- Gladys Jones
January 29, 2009
I for one can not eat grapefruit, but what is your thoughts on eating Chia seeds for helping with joint pain, osteo etc. I would be interested in your opinion about this herb……Thanks for all you interesting information concerning osteo……Marge
January 29, 2009
I for one can not eat grapefruit, but what is your thoughts on eating Chia seeds for helping with joint pain, osteo etc. I would be interested in your opinion about this herb……Thanks for all you interesting information concerning osteo……Marge
January 29, 2009
Thanks for the advice, I will add grapefruit to my diet. Would oranges have similar effect?
January 28, 2009
Would other foods that contain lycopene be of equal benefit?
January 26, 2009
I have always loved red grapefruit,but was hearing so much about the side effects when combined with other medications, I decided to stop eating this wonderful fruit. Since I don’t take any medications, I am definitely going back to it—-TODAY IN FACT!!!
January 25, 2009
my question is: if you drink coffee how and when should you take a calcium suppplement? I have heard it is not good to take calcium with coffee? Any ideas will be of help.
July 4, 2009
I’ve read this from an article by Jill Weisenberger, MS,RD,CDE, Lifescript Nutrition Expert published 2/19/2009 which states:
Dont’ worry about caffeine – if you get enough calcium. Drink caffeine and you’ll lose more calcium in your urine one to three hours afterward. Drinking more than two to three cups of coffee per day is associated with bone loss in postmenopausal women when their calcium intake is inadequate.
January 25, 2009
Dear Vivian,
Love red grapefruit. Will start eating it again. Thanks! Anything that will help.
Love Lottie
January 24, 2009
Love grapefruit,didn’t eat a lot because of acid reflux.I told my Dr.about stopping taking Boniva(Fosamax before)because of same problem and like rebuilt
bone and keep them flexible.I also have very dense and nodular breasts with yearly check up.I am taking Benikar and Metopprolol,husband Crestor and don’t
know if it is good if we share 1 grapefruit sometime.We both love walking,it’s
nice weather in Florida,like milk and cheese,now use more soy milk,a lot fruit,fish,I take vitamin D and Ca,Centrum Silver(not every day,afraid of kidney stone from Ca,don’t drink enough water).I try exercise,help me for more
flexibility ,but more pain I got too in my shoulder.For me nothing is right or
wrong,could be good if in moderate amount whatever it is.
Love your letters and every suggestions that can help fight osteoporosis.
Thanks for doing this.
January 23, 2009
Regarding the sour taste of grapefruit I have always added a small sprinkle of salt on mine and it sweetens it.
January 22, 2009
I think it is so great having this website with Vivian and friends!!!
Yes, I agree we need to find every possible hope to deter from taking drugs to correct this issue of osteoporosis!! I do not personally take any as of date… I am anxiously awaiting some supplement to help our issues…I am of Italian desent and we do eat alot of cheese..Are there .. if any ..more favored cheeses to eat if caught in a party situation..what are the foods that are definite no-no’s in a wedding day situation or party in general with a mixed crowd..Please give a list..Thanx Anna..Thank you Vivian for your knowledge and sharing of how to fight our osteoporosis dilemmas…
January 20, 2009
Hello Vivian
osteoporosis always exits for billions of years on animals, plants and human biengs.
The Earth planet are getting older as like the vegetation and fruits that we eat.
One important reason is eat 85% raw food and water.
My regards Margarita /rodriguez ////good luck
January 19, 2009
hello Vivian
Well, thank you for all your emails and information.
I did not agree with you about the red’s grapefruit, it produce another problems in the body, lost the calcium, cancer, etc,
The best way is to eat 85% raw food salads, fruits, natural juices and avoid smoke, alcohol, coffee, chocolates tea etc. God bless your mind.My regards Margarita Rodriguez .
January 18, 2009
As an RN for over 30 years, I too have become so disallusioned with the influenc the pharmaceutical companies have over physicians. I am 59 and have been very active my entire life…riding horses since age 6, playing tennis, swimming, mountain bike riding…and have been religious with taking my Calcium and Vit D and Magnesium supplements. All of this with a spinal fusion for scoliosis from T-4 to T-10 at the age of 10!!!!
I had a freak fall, where I fell backward with a canvas camp chair slung over my back. I landed on the metal legs of the chair between my lower back ( probably around T-12) and the ground. I felt a “pop”, but refused to dmit anything was broken. I did suffer a compression fx of T-12. The ortho immediately dx’d me with severe osteo as my spinal films were very indicative of osteo…dud! the little vertebrae had all been worked on years before…what did he expext!!! I got referred to a DO who specializes in rheumatoid arthritis and osteo.
That was such an interesting appointment. He did order a multitud of labs. Nothing was too high or too low ( have copies ). He immediately wrote an Rx for Forteo (I had no idea what this was), I knew I was not going to put any of the bisphosonates in my body. He told my my first Rx was free, I need to take a class to learn how to “inject” the drug (I am a Hospice clinical case manager!)and then come back to see him. During our time together he informed me he gives seminars to other physicians on the use of Forteo for Eli Lilly. Huge red falg. When I asked him about lab studies and resulting side effect, this was his reply: They have studied 2 MILLION pts (wow! I thought, pretty impressive numers!) the most common side-effect was occasional muscular aches and pain.
I took my Rx home, got online and learned about Forteo…..hmmmm…he never mentioned the osteosarcoma in the lab animals…he did say if one has had radiation or cancer, they should not take it….and he did say one only takes it for 2 years. I was not quick enough to ask why that was…..I learned way more than I needed…oh yes! the RX alsways comes with a Black Box warning….
I went to 2 different phamacies I work with as a Hospice nurse and chatted with the pharmacists about forteo. They gave me their printed info that they give with the RX. One was kind of going on and on about, susan…all medications are really toxic….then he suddenly stopped talking as he read the Black box warning and the info about the osteosarcoma in the lab animals..he was shocked…his face told a different story…His pharmacy, Walgreens, charges $940 for each 30-day Rx; Long’s Pharmacy charges $970.41 for a 30-d supply.
I never intended to put that garbage into my body. I then went back to work on the Inrnet and happoly found your web site and immediately ordered your book….and since when DID osteoporosis become a “disease”?.it was one when I was in nursing school in the late 1060′s!
Thank you, Vivian for your expertise & willingnessto share. My chiropractor and I are both on the same page with all of this osteo stuff. Even my PA adds, it’s like Viagra…what a pharmaceutical money maker.
No one in my family EVER had osteoporosis…..but we were in agriculture, specifically in citrus….so guess I’ll be addin a Ruby grapefruit to my diet…just need to make sure they are grown in the USA!!!
Susan, RN,FACCE,Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
California
January 14, 2009
Hi Vivian,
Your book the Bone Health Revolution is excellent. In addition to dietary and lifestyle measures mentioned in your book, do you have any additional suggestions for women who have had a hysterectomy or in menopause to save their bones? Are natural estrogen or progesterone helpful or advised at any time to save our bones?
Very interested,
Sharon
January 13, 2009
Just joined the club and am very excited about it. All the information is great. Ordered your book to find out more and can’t wait to receive it. I have taken several drugs for the bone loss but they haven’t helped with the numbers and only gave me other problems. Thank you again.
January 9, 2009
I take Lovastatin for cholesterol and the prescription bottle states that I should not eat or drink grapefruit while taking this drug.
January 5, 2009
That’s all well and good if you’re not taking certain prescription drugs that I’ve heard grapefruit can interfere with and that’s sad.
January 3, 2009
Happy new year to all of you!. I am very glad to find Vivian’s web site …I have been hours looking at the internet to find out more about osteoporosis. I alredy signed for the newsletter club and order the book. Great to know about the grapefruit. I was taking nexium for 5 years because of reflux, but I stopped taking these drugs two years ago. For 6 years I did not have any acid fruits or vegetables…but now I am eating them again ocasionally…my reflux is controled. I started drinking fresh papaya juice for six months and it helped me with my reflux… Do you think if I eat half grapefruit daily will be ok?. Thanks for all support.
Until soon,
Dora
December 30, 2008
Thanks for the grapefruit tip. Will get some immediately!!I need all the help I can get
December 30, 2008
Thanks for this information. I will now switch my morning orange for a grapefruit. Keep up the good work.
December 28, 2008
Thank you Vivian for your articles, I always learn something. I have never cared for grapefruit but will consider trying them again.I take some food supplements and vitamins are these safe with eating grapefruit? Thanks again for all your work. Wishing you a great New Year!! Connie
December 25, 2008
I have a red navel orange tree in my backyard. I have read that these trees also contain lycopene. I can’t eat grapefruit because 3 of my medications say not to eat it. Would eating red navel oranges be beneficial?
December 23, 2008
I have been eating some ruby grapefruit (though they are very expensive in England!) and I shall continue. I think you mentioned this in your book – and aren’t tomatoes good, too? They also contain lycopene.
December 22, 2008
Is eating one grapefruit per day sufficient or is Is more better?
December 21, 2008
If eating grapefuit helps our bones, I wish I had a grapefruit tree in the back yard or a friend who would ship some from Florida. I can’t believe how they have increased in price in our area, Charlotte, NC.
I am concerned however about the correlation of grapefruit and breast cancer.
Hate to sound negative, but my guess is we can last longer with osteoporosis than with breast cancer.
December 21, 2008
Hi Vivian,
As always, your article about grapefruit was interesting and helpful. I thank you so much for doing the “leg work” and passing such vital information along. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Eva
P.S. Just diagnosed with arthritis of my left hip. Any chance the benefits from the bone-rev diet could help fight arthritis?
December 21, 2008
Thank you Vivian, for the info on red grapefruit which I love, but don’t eat often. I’m going to start eating more now. I find all your articles very informative, thank you very much and have a very Happy and healthy holiday season. Dee
December 21, 2008
Good morning Vivian,
Thanks for the grapefruit news. I really love them… anything to help my bones is worthy of consuming… Wishing you a Happy, Holy Christmas… blessings…sharon
December 21, 2008
Hi Vvian
Thank you for the goods news …… I found it very interesting …..
You have give me hope about my osteoporosis.
I am afraid to take drugs.
I do enjoing your articles.
I always appreciate ,please keep doing the good work you are doing.
Thank you so much,
CLARA
December 21, 2008
I enjoy red grapefruit; lots of friends are sending us crates from Florida now. However, I’ve heard on good authority that grapefruit interferes with the absorbing certain meds and vitamins. Please clarify. Many thanx.
December 20, 2008
I’m wondering how much grapefruit one would need to consume in order to
receive this benefit? Is there a supplement one could take instead
and again, how much would have to be ingested?
October 14, 2009
I have been advised against taking grapefruit while using medication for hypertension
December 20, 2008
I take Tegretol and Dilantin for symptoms of MS (which contribute to my bone loss). However, I have heard that any grapefruit products reduce the effectiveness of the medication, so I have been avoiding them.
December 20, 2008
Texas Red Grapefruits are really and truly sweet. I never add sugar or any other sweetner to mine and I just cut one in half and section out the pieces. I was also told that grapefruit is a diurectic – I do loose a pound or two when I eat one.
December 19, 2008
I love grapefruit, especially the reds. Don’t buy them much because my daughter is in remission from breast cancer, and there has been various comments; and grapefruit was not allowed during chemotherapy.
I do not have osteoporosis, I HAD an M.D. who tried to prescribe bunches of meds I knew I didn’t need (I earned my BSN Summa Cum Laude, and have 30 years of hospital experience) and have been told by 2 other M.D.s that I have great bones. I do appreciate all the info, and I want Vivian’s book!
June
December 19, 2008
Hi Vivan thankyou for yr imformation and yr support this yr havn’t eaten grape fruit for a while.Stephen.
December 19, 2008
Thank you Vivian , good news. I love grapefruits i knew that this fruit has almost no sugar, which is great for us. I used to eat them waiting on he bus going home from work, and didn’t have sticky fingers .
Eva
December 19, 2008
Vivian,
There are many good questions in these posts. Can you do an email with the answers? Thank you. Bonnie
December 19, 2008
I eat grapefruit but not every day.I avoid cheeses and milk… enjoy soy milk. I have osteopena…. i eat healthy… and i do very well.
December 19, 2008
I love grapefruit especially now because they are in season. Thank you
December 19, 2008
I was under the impression that if you are taking any cholesterol lowering medications, that you shouldn’t eat grapefruit at all as it increases the effect of these drugs. I see from some of the comments that some people are taking their medication at night while eating grapefruit in the morning. I would like to hear more about this as I love the ruby reds and just hated to eliminate them from my diet.
December 19, 2008
I try to eat a grapefruit every day because I heard that grapefruit will help alkalize our body which will also help slow down osteoporosis. It is great that grapefruit also slows down bone loss. Thank you!
December 19, 2008
Never cared for grapefruit at all, but I will try to start eating it now.
December 19, 2008
Thank you so much for this information. I love grapefruit,I will start eating more.
December 19, 2008
Interesting – I am passing around this info amongst all my friends. Grapefruit sales are soon going to increase!
December 19, 2008
I eat grapefruit regularly. I love them. I peel them like oranges.
In regard to Francine Brooks pain, I thought that there was no pain with osteoporosis. I assumed that mine was from osteoarthritis. Vivian, please comment on this. Thanks!
June 11, 2009
Hi Vivian
I also thought there was no pain with osteoporosis. Just recently since diagnosed I have been taking Calcium d Forte. As I already have long standing back and shoulder damage (lost 2 discs and now have spondylolysthesis, and rotator cuff to shoulder) I am well used to pain. However recently the pain has felt much worse, like the pain valve has been opened up. Any ideas on this one.
thanks v much, Sandra ps find you a great help
December 19, 2008
Grapefruits are my least favorite fruit but Ill try to include them in my diet regularly. Would consuming Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice be a substitute for eating a grapefruit?
December 19, 2008
Very interesting. I dont eat grapefruit much. Maybe a good reason to do so. I do not know if I have osteoporosis but I am intolerant to dairy so have soy milk and take Magnesium. As I am more or less a vegan I have VB12 injections every two months. Also make sure I have enough natural foods with a good source of Calcuim and magnesium.
December 18, 2008
I have been eating red grapefruit for years and love it. I still take min. 1200 mg daily of calcium with D (1000 in pills, plus milk, yogurt, cheese), but osteoporosis still lingers. Have not noticed any improvement. Pain more severe when going up/down many steps or carrying heavy packages.
June 14, 2009
How about your magnesium – are you gettng 500 mg a day?
Vitamin K as well – but don’t overdue it.
December 18, 2008
I shall try this eating red grapefruit as I have osteoporosis and hope it will help me feel stronger. Here’s hoping. Never cared for regular grapefruit and hope I like these. Ruth
December 18, 2008
I eat red grapefruit all the time and just love it. Our Texas Ruby Red Grapefruits are never bitter. They are very sweet. I also take a statin but I eat the grapefruit in the morning and take the statin at night.
June 14, 2009
I meant to say that Grapefruit is not good for everyone- not anyone. Just be careful when you eat it and what meds you are on. Look it up on the internet too , to see which meds it interferes with…. just as calcium interferes with some meds – you need to know that.
December 18, 2008
Love to eat grapefruits, hope it doesn’t interfere with my taking the cholesterol lowering drug “statin” pravachol?! I take the grapefruit in the morning and statin at night, should be OK?!
June 14, 2009
Grapefruit interferes with a number of medications and is not good for anyone. Ask your Dr.
July 2, 2009
It is important to not take medication with grapefruit juice. Separate them by a few hours and it should not be a problem. Grapefruit is one of the most important citrus we have. As advised, always ask your physician if you have concerns. Most medications are not good for anybody either.
July 7, 2009
If you take no medications…then it’s good for you.
December 18, 2008
I will start eating grapefruit and hopefully it will help my osteoporosis.
Thanks.
December 18, 2008
Wasn’t there a study released recently which correlated grapefruit and breast cancer?
December 18, 2008
Although I love grapefruit, unfortunately citrus fruit gives me loose bowels.