Daily Diet of Grapefruit Minimizes Risk Factor for Heart Disease

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Heart disease patients who eat one grapefruit daily can significantly reduce the levels of cholesterol in their blood in comparison to patients who do not eat the fruit, a new study has found. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease.

Dr. Shela Gorinstein at a citrus fruit stand in the Mahane Yehuda outdoor market in Jerusalem. (Photo by Sasson Tiram)

The study was conducted by a group of scientists under the leadership of Dr. Shela Gorinstein of the Hebrew University School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, in cooperation with Pr. . .