What you eat could be stopping your medicines working - RNZ

<p>US researchers have suggested that some artificial sweeteners could affect the way the body metabolises particular drugs, including antibiotics, antidepressants and antivirals. Dr Ali Hill from the University of Otago is with us to discuss.</p> <p> </p>

Certain drugs have labels that warn they shouldnt be taken with grapefruit because it lessens their potency. Preliminary research from the University of Wisconsin's Medical School suggests some arti… [+4728 chars]

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