According to WebMD, while eating grapefruit can be beneficial for your heart, you should exercise caution if you are taking statin medications to manage high cholesterol. The compounds found in grapefruit, known as furanocoumarins, can interfere with your body’s metabolism of statins. Similar compounds are also present in grapefruit.
If you are purchasing dried grapefruit as a snack, be aware that it may contain more added sugars and higher calorie content compared to fresh grapefruit.
