Grapefruit Diet may Cause Vein Health Problems
A diet high in grapefruit consumption mixed with contraceptive pills and coupled with a family history nearly caused a women to lose her leg after a rare blood clot. Though not the most common of incidences, a odd combination made for an almost dangerous situation. Venous disease is a readily acknowledged and widespread problem worldwide, in fact 40 million Americans have some variation of varicose veins, DVT or spider veins (some form of venous disease). However, many cases go untreated and even disregarded.
Forbes report said, "So it was the combination of grapefruit juice, the estrogen in the birth control pill, the clot-inducing mutation and just sitting in the car in a position that narrowed the blood vessel, that threatened amputation of the leg, Grande said. This means there is no great lesson for people in general from the episode, she said. "Grapefruit juice is not a threat to society at large," she said. "It is very healthy in most cases. I believe this was a unique situation, and it should not discourage people from eating grapefruit."
Although venous disease and vein health issues can be quite dangerous, education, awareness and treatment are readily accessible and vital to better health.
