BIOL134 Week 12 Discussion; When Healthy Turns Dangerous
Course : American Public
Contributed : Millwood
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W12: When Healthy Turns Dangerous
Content: What caught my attention was how Mrs. Stephens was confused about how a healthy drink was making her sick.
Concern, or question: The article's primary concern for me is the potential long-term effects of people trying new and different diets and medications.
Connection: I believe that individuals are willing to start a new diet or new medication that they see online without taking the potential negative effects into account because we can't always tell what is beneficial for us and too much of anything might be bad for our bodies.
- What is the grapefruit diet, and is there research data to support its effectiveness?
- What is an enzyme?
- What kinds of reactions do cytochrome P450 enzymes like CYP3A carry out?
- How do grapefruit and grapefruit juice affect P450 enzyme activity? How does this result in a higher concentration of Lipitor in a person’s blood?
- What is the link between an increased concentration of Lipitor and the muscle pain Mrs. Stephens is experiencing?
- What might happen if Mrs. Stephens continues the grapefruit diet while taking Lipitor, despite the doctor’s recommendations?
