What food can affect

Certain foods in the diet may affect drug absorption, metabolism, or worsen disease symptoms. Common foods that need attention include high-fat foods, foods containing casein, foods high in oxalic acid, foods high in purine, and beverages containing caffeine.

1. High fat foods

Fried foods, fatty meat, and other high-fat foods may delay gastric emptying and affect the absorption of fat soluble drugs. Long term excessive intake may interfere with the effectiveness of statin lipid-lowering drugs and increase liver burden. Cardiovascular disease patients need to control their daily fat intake and prioritize sources of unsaturated fatty acids such as fish and nuts.

2. Foods containing casein

Foods rich in casein, such as cheese and pickled products, taken together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors may trigger a hypertensive crisis. The tyramine in fermented foods can inhibit drug metabolism, leading to abnormal accumulation of neurotransmitters. During the period of taking antidepressant medication, it is advisable to avoid consuming fermented foods such as preserved meat and bean paste.

III. High Oxalic Acid Foods

Vegetables with high oxalic acid content such as spinach and bamboo shoots may reduce the absorption of minerals such as calcium and iron. Oxalic acid can easily form stones when combined with calcium, and patients with kidney stones should limit their consumption. Blanching before cooking can reduce some oxalic acid content. It is recommended to avoid eating high calcium foods at different times.

4. High purine foods

Animal organs, concentrated meat soup, and other high purine foods may induce acute attacks of gout. People with abnormal purine metabolism should avoid eating sardine, anchovies and other seafood. During the acute phase, daily purine intake should be controlled at a low level, and during the remission phase, plant-based purine sources such as soy products can be selected in moderation.

5. Caffeine containing beverages

The caffeine in strong tea and coffee may enhance the effects of central nervous system stimulants. Excessive intake can counteract the effects of sedatives and affect the efficacy of antiarrhythmic drugs. It is recommended to control caffeine intake during medication, avoid taking it with medication, and drink it at least two hours apart. Special populations should adjust their dietary structure according to their own health conditions, and chronic disease patients should establish dietary records to monitor the interaction between food and medication. Before taking medication, carefully read the dietary taboos in the instructions and consult a doctor or nutritionist promptly if any discomfort occurs. Maintain a diversified diet in daily life, avoid long-term single intake of ingredients that may have an impact, and try to choose low-temperature cooking methods such as steaming to reduce nutrient damage.