Dr. Seyibaba Marketplace

Grapefruit is a citrus tree known for its large, sour to semi-sweet, and bitter fruit.  It is used nutritionally as fruit, the extracts, and oil from the peel have medicinal value. Grapefruit is used in controlling many diseased conditions and aids healthy fat digestion. It is a great source of many nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and pectin. People commonly take grapefruit by mouth for-

• weight loss
• asthma
• high cholesterol
• cancer, and many other disease conditions.

CAUTION

Please note that grapefruit may not be beneficial to-

• Pregnant women and/or women breast feeding
• Post-menopausal adults and
• People with abnormal heart conditions