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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January 3, 2013
Hello Vivian. thanks for the info. That may explain why people who grew up eating lots grapefruits do not get broken bones that easily. My mother has fallen and wacked her hips so hard several times over the years and has not broken or fractured them (she is 75). I will continue to eat my grapefruits. It has many health benefits as you mentioned. Has any research been done on the guinine properties of grapefruits grown in the winter months?
December 28, 2012
Vivian – I see the quote for the name and journal now – sorry to complain. I sincerely apologize. I really enjoy getting your emails!
Best,
LeAnn
December 28, 2012
Vivian,
Please give the actual name of the study and journal. I’d really like to read it.
thanks!
November 16, 2012
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November 9, 2012
Statins and red grapefruit are a bad combination. Maybe this was made perfectly clear. I scanned the article.
October 23, 2012
It was a good article, but grapefruit interfers with some medications
which you didnt mention. I was going to send it to my daughter who
really needs help, but she wouldnt be able to eat the grapefruit or drink
the juice.
October 12, 2012
I used to like grapefruit so much & i used it for slimming as well. But since I was diagnosed with diabetes & certain drugs I have to take this is impossible to do. I am on Lipitor, this is out of the question.
Vivian, you have mentioned other varieties that we can have like sunflower seeds, pineapple, almonds etc.,this will suffice to folks like us, eating sensibly due to our health.
Thank you for your article.
October 7, 2012
I will be glad to eat red grapefruit, as I love them. My doctor did not seem to worry than I am not taking his drug. He said we will test again in two years. I cried out, Can’t it be one year? He did not reply. I hope I can have it in one year thought, even if I have to pay for it. Thanks for your comments. Margaretha
September 12, 2012
I was not pleased to read this article and how these male rats were abused all in the name of science! There has to be a more humane way to come up with the same results. Shame on the person(s) that conducted this study.
September 12, 2012
this article is nice one. Very informative and reading it have great knowledge helpful in our bone health.
August 28, 2012
How accurate can this study be if they were using MALE rats since the highest incidence of osteoporosis occurs in women?
August 22, 2012
I couldn’t read it beyond the part where the rats were mutilated and tortured. I don’t approve of that kind of research.
August 2, 2012
I have found the best natural organic nutrition supplement that probably not too many people still know about it. Not only does it contain many nutrients from just a single plant source, it also contains many medicinal properties.
I would be happy to share it with you, Vivian, as a way of paying back your generosity and kindness to help me to “Save our Bones” which I experienced good results.
February 14, 2013
I too would be very happy to have this information….. thank you in advance for sharing.
Margot
November 16, 2012
Please let me know the name of this particular supplement. Thank you.
August 2, 2012
I love red grapefruit but unfortunately grapefruit gives me cankers. My dentist told me to try taking Lysine daily which I do and it helps some. Is there anything else I can do to avoid cankers?
July 27, 2012
Hi Vivian, Can you recommend the names of books on Chinese medicine.
Kind regards,
Sally Timmins
July 30, 2012
Do not learn Chinese med or herbs by books unless you’re an experience herbalist or a doctor.
A few amateur herbalists bought tons of Chinese herbs from China town in San Francisco some years ago; went home grind the herbs to powder then mixed them up and capsuled them. They were all found dead later!
Different herbs process differently and some herbs chemistry will clash with each other.
July 25, 2012
I enjoy grapefruit every day and have been doing the Save Our Bones program for about 4 months and will get my next bone density test in Sept. My last test showed increase in bone density in my back but showed slight decrease in lower back. While surfing the web I found this program and started it right away.I also take vitamin K and vitamin D3 8000 IU per day also Omega 3 + coq10. After my bone density test, I will let you know the results.
Thanks
Sandra
June 21, 2012
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BOTH E-MAILS, VIVIAN. I HAVE YOUR BOOKS MENTIONED
I DO LOVE RED GRAPEFRUIT BUT I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & THAT IS A NO-NO.YOU
DO SO MUCH FOR ALL OF US. GOD BLESS YOU!
June 19, 2012
Vivian,
I’m on medication that that restricts the intake of grapefruit products. Too bad! I love grape fruit!
“Mickey”
June 20, 2012
Same here and cant have it due to RX// Darn it, cuz I love grapefruit.
June 13, 2012
This is quiet interesting and a sign of hope; but what about those poor rats?
June 18, 2012
You all might want to know.
There are some Meds, That grapefruit Cancels Out!
June 10, 2012
I’m glad I’m not a rat, but grapefruit is delicious so I shall add more of them to my diet.
June 1, 2012
I have reduced my cholesterol to normal got rid of my tablets and my Doctor said the Gym and the grapefruit has helped to reduce Colesterol and move from osteoporosis to Osteopenia ( Yellow grapefruit not red ) may be red is just the same but I am not sure. I cannot get your books because I do not use my credit card electronicly. Thanks for your emails they are very helpful.
May 31, 2012
Thanks Vivian….for everything you do!
May 28, 2012
This is an eye opener. Thanks
May 22, 2012
What a horrible thing to do to a group of rats for no valid reason! Comparing male rats to female humans is ridiculous. I’m sure Texas A&M would have had no problem getting human volunteers for a study that involves eating grapefruit…unless it involved castration.
August 28, 2012
I agree. This study cannot be very viable since it only involved MALE rats. Who pays for such ridiculous studies anyway?
April 19, 2012
Any red fruit or vegetable is very good for your health. It has been proven
to stop colon cancer.
March 16, 2012
I take 3 different medications for blood pressure and have been told not to eat grapefruit. There is no one cure for everybody about anything.
March 15, 2012
I’m curious =somone told me that grapefruit was in bad for diabetes, of which i am one. I’m taking metformin and glyberide for this disease. Please get me corrected if I have been givin wrong info. Because I love
grapefruit and have been avoiding it. I just want to take extra precaution too when it comes to my bones and other healthfull benefits. Thank you and God bless.
March 13, 2012
Surely you know that grapefruit interacts with blood pressure medication . So it is not good to tell people to eat grapefruit and not tell them about the negative interaction with blood pressure medication.
March 10, 2012
Hi Vivian, you are such a wonderful person, and so helpful too. Thanks for writing. Your display,and all that you are doing is just wonderful. You are a blessing to me and to so many others. I will be checking this your wonderful page, again and again. Hugs.
February 29, 2012
Many people on medications cannot eat grapefruit – so please include a
warning in this article
February 7, 2012
I CANNOT EAT GRAPFRUIT BECAUSE OF CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
February 9, 2012
I take BP medication and it says not to eat grapefruit I love grapefruit. What will happen if I eat them.
February 7, 2012
Am enjoying and learning alot from your columns. I am a “quite active” 77 year old woman, shrinking more each year. My peak height was 5’7″ in my late fifties…. now5’2 3/4 and doing all within my knowledge to stop the loss. I take calcium with strontium, magnesium, glucosamine/MSM and the full range of vitamins. My tests show Vit D3 levels in the high range. In addition, I am in the partial care of an OD who prescribes the BHRT regimen to me. In addition to lifting weights 3 times a week, my husband and I walk for at least 2-3 hours a week. On the negative side, I have been taking Synthroid for many years, but find that to be a necessity. Help! what more can I do? Looking forward to more enlightenment from you. EK
January 30, 2012
Vivian,
Will your program help if my bone loss was created from multiple myelooma cancer?
Ron Simpson
January 28, 2012
I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine with a high risk of fracture and osteopenia of my left hip, at the age of 55. I had a hysterectomy at the age of 36. The Dr. is pushing for me to take something or else I will be going down hill fast, as he put it. I do exercise 3x a week doing weight bearing exercises. I am so depressed I don’t know which direction to go. One thing I do know is I really am afraid to take any of the drugs. I have started going for Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy 2x a week and the Chiropractor feels this treatment will help to increase my bone density. I am so fearful of breaking my hip and ending up in a wheelchair. I know it is not a good way to live my life. I have also been looking onto Svaroopa r Yoga and this also is said to have great results. Anyone ever tried this?
April 10, 2012
LeeAnn,
Ask your doctor about calcitonin (injections or nasal spray). I have a book called “The Hormone Solution, Stay Younger, Longer” by Thierry Hertoghe, MD. This is what he recommends for osteoporosis of the spine. Of course, you can find the book on Amazon. I know how you feel so don’t get discouraged. I hope this helps.
March 23, 2012
There are good reports of Yoga Program for Osteoporosis/penia on http://www.sciatica.org/yoga/12poses.html
Dr Fishman is world renoun PM&R MD and done extensive work in use of Physical(Exercises)Therapy for many conditions.
January 23, 2012
I have been reading comments for many weeks and finally decided to make one of my own. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteopenia – took Boniva for a year (bad side effects so I stopped). I have purchased Vivian’s book. Recently, went for a follow up bone scan after 2 years – and my numbers had worsened. So, guys, let’s start thinking about the positive – has anyone had improved numbers – and what did you do to get them? Will keep you posted as to my own in a 12 months as I am following Vivian’s book, exercising more, and taking Citracal and natural foods calcium. Thanks!!
December 10, 2012
I agree with the writer Tee. I had written before about my own situation as I have just recently started the program. In that comment I also asked for up to date data on the success of this program. I know Vivian gives a personal comment of a 20% increase in bone density improvement after she started to follow these principles but this program is a few years on now and I have not seen any other data on her continued progress. Occasionally there has been a positive response from a participant. I am still wondering what kind of data collection is being accumulated to let us know percentages of improvement or otherwise in individuals who are following the program. The problem of course would be that there are so many variables in each individual’s health history and the way the program is used by them.
I do appreciate the forums and the emails from Vivian very much.
January 16, 2012
I enjoy grapefruit but I understand that it is not appropriate when one suffers from high blood pressure.This morning I had my blood pressure checked and was 155/85.
My blood pressure was okay but I wonder whether it had anything to do with the passing away of my wife on July 8 of 2010
December 21, 2011
Well Vivian, May I say how wonderfully refreshing it is to have a true health professional really care about our bone health, instead of all the bandaid treatments that are offered to us, some of them downright dangerous as to their side effects.
Keep up the great work.
November 15, 2011
Thank you for the daily tips. I am using and benefiting from most of them.
However, my Simvastatin (cholesterol lowering medication) vial reads: Avoid eating or drinking grapefruit products with this medication.
Please make a note of it.
November 6, 2011
Interesting about the rats and bone strength. However, they were male rats and it was testosterone that was involved, so would this finding only relate to men? Women’s osteoporosis is affected by low oestrogen levels.
October 25, 2011
Thank you for all of the helpful information about bone care. It is good to have a site that will inform us of differnce ways to turn around bone loss that is natural and healthy.
October 22, 2011
I take a Zocor generic for cholesterol and you are not supposed to eat grapefruit while taking this med. Now what?
January 30, 2013
I always apprciut you!!!Vivian.I enjoy your sujestion.
God bless you. YOU ARE SOOOOO GREAT!!
I and All people Those hwo read your book are Blessed.
Thank you so mach!!!
Love Atsede
October 15, 2011
Very interesting, but why cause such pain and suffering to innocent rats? Are there not enough humans around who could have taken part in this experiment? One of my main reasons for not taking the proffered drugs for osteoporosis, when I was diagnosed, was because I do not believe in testing on animals. For someone who seems to prefer to work with nature to deal with health issues, I am surprised at your promoting this method – which you do by forwarding it, Dr. Goldschmidt.
Should you have any information on anyone doing non-animal, cruelty-free research into osteoporosis, in England, please do let me know as I will happily volunteer.
Yours most sincerely Jan Dowling
May 22, 2012
I totally agree with Jan. What happened to the rats after the study was completed? Surely there must be enought women with osteopenia/osteoporosis who would be willing to eat grapefruit and be re-tested. I would!
November 28, 2011
Hi Jan Interesting reply! I’m a lover of ruby red grapefruit juice and grapefruit. I’ll be glad to eat all they give me and then test me! I don’t care too much for rats,,,,but I’m open to be tested on a grapefruit diet, because I need all the help I can get and they don’t need to make rats sick to prove anything. I already have osteoporosis, so they have me: their guinea pig, so they should leave those poor animals alone!
October 10, 2011
already switched to sea salt but did no know what to do with the table salt. After your email I cleaned all the copper pots and pans with it and it worked great. lemon juice and table salt that is.
Iam also sending an email to MD Anderson to ask them why they would perscribe a drug that can cause cancer to treat ostepenia. The results of taking fosomax are bogus because the bone density tests shows only that the old bone structure is retained which gives a false impression that the bone health has improved.
Now my wife has multiple myeloma and this may be the reason. I plan to argue the points raised on your book with them. She already is working on alkalinity, walking 30 minutes, playing tennis, taking calcium and magnesium,vitamin b12, iomega-3, vitamin d3 so all she needs to take more is k2 rather than fosomax. She is in her fifth year after initial teatement.
October 1, 2011
this is really good news , as i eat red grape fruit almost every day,cause i like it,but now finding it has added benifets is great.
September 22, 2011
Of course, grapefruit is contra-indicated for some medications and so if you are being treated for a medical condition it would be wise to check with your doctor first.
September 20, 2011
Very Interesting, We can save our bone with grapefruit,like it
September 20, 2011
i will try red grape for my back pain, if any relief i will get i will post my comment latter on
September 16, 2011
What is a natural alternative to omaprozole?
By following the Save our Bones regime I thought my bone density would be better but it is worse. I am thinking it is the omaprzole robbing my bones of calcium and magnesium. Any thoughts on this?
November 15, 2011
I have exactly the same results and question. Thank you for bring it in.
October 6, 2011
I just would like to know if there is any natural alternative to Omaprozole?
September 6, 2011
What about ruby red grapefruit juice, would that be as good?
July 28, 2011
I just received my first injection of Prolia and wonder about the effects if I discontinue the shots, will this one shot cause much damage or am I safe in not receiving any more injections. I’m very healthy (I thought), go to the gym, lift weights, careful with my diet (have eaten pink grapefruit for breakfast for years) but don’t do dairy products so I take calcium supplements along with vitamin D. I did a “littl” research on the Prolia and thought it was the best of the worst!
August 23, 2011
Would like to hear your comments on Prolia. I have been thinking of taking it and am a little concerned because it has only been out one year. Fortia has been out longer, but I don’t want to have to inject myself every day.
July 28, 2011
Hi Ruth,
The sooner you stop taking Prolia, the less likely you are to experience negative effects. You might want to check out this article for information about what happens when you stop the drugs: http://saveourbones.com/stop-taking-osteoporosis-drugs/
August 23, 2011
I have not taken it yet, but have been considering it. I was wondering what you have heard about it. It’s supposed to be working very well for osteoporosis.
September 12, 2011
you may want to go to the national osteoporosis site and see that some prolia patients are not such a great time of it. Some people experience
side effects beyond what is noted in the medical guide. Everyone
has to be informed so reading th medical guide about the known side effects would be wise. When you go off the results will go away so it is a temporary fix and long term it may no be good. Good luck