furanocoumarins

But powerful compounds in the grapefruit called furanocoumarins obliterate CYP3A4 in the gut.

Grapefruit Effect 2007

It's not only naringin that's to blame; other chemicals called furanocoumarins which are found in juice can cause problems.

Home | Mail Online 2009

These chemicals, called furanocoumarins, prevent rapamycin from being broken down so the body can absorb more of it.

chicagotribune.com - 2009

In another mind-blowing act, without public consultation, the EU cosmetic regulatory board have decided to pull the rug under all citrus oils, because the alleged danger of their furanocoumarins FCF contents.

Citrus Splash No More? Ayala Sender 2007

It has been known for along time that furanocoumarins (that are found largely in citrus oils) present a risk of phototxicity (burning and pigmentation of the skin when the area covered with the oil is exposed to the sun).

Citrus Splash No More? Ayala Sender 2007

It has been known for along time that furanocoumarins (that are found largely in citrus oils) present a risk of phototxicity (burning and pigmentation of the skin when the area covered with the oil is exposed to the sun).

Archive 2007-04-01 Ayala Sender 2007

This risk is fairly low when the low levels of citrus oils in the composition are maintained, and is even further lowered when citrus oils where the furanocoumarins have been removed is used i.e.: bergapten-free bergamot essential oil.

Archive 2007-04-01 Ayala Sender 2007

(The scientists get a "standardized" grapefruit juice concentrate from the Florida Department of Citrus, which analyzed different batches to find one with high levels of furanocoumarins.)

Grapefruit Effect 2007

In another mind-blowing act, without public consultation, the EU cosmetic regulatory board have decided to pull the rug under all citrus oils, because the alleged danger of their furanocoumarins FCF contents.

Archive 2007-04-01 Ayala Sender 2007

This risk is fairly low when the low levels of citrus oils in the composition are maintained, and is even further lowered when citrus oils where the furanocoumarins have been removed is used i.e.: bergapten-free bergamot essential oil.

Citrus Splash No More? Ayala Sender 2007