Grapefruit oil and medication

Grapefruit oil and medication

Doctors warn against consuming Grapefruit juice if you take certain types of medication, such as statins, which are metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme. Grapefruit juice inhibits this enzyme so the liver produces less of it, and this affects the action of those drugs...
Limonene: Essential Oil Constituents in Food Part 1

Limonene: Essential Oil Constituents in Food Part 1

Did you know that many essential oil constituents are also found in fruits, vegetables and other foods? This simple fact shows us that our bodies are used to processing them in very small amounts. We will be covering some of these in the coming weeks, and today we...
Fruit Flies | Are They Attracted to Citrus Oils?

Fruit Flies | Are They Attracted to Citrus Oils?

Q&A Tuesday! Question: Are there some essential oils that could unintentionally attract unwanted pests? For example, would orange or grapefruit oil attract fruit flies (that are already in the home) to where it’s being diffused? Or a more in general...