ID: tis the season to remember that activated charcoal can render oral birth control ineffective

  • @[email protected]OP
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    392 months ago

    There are several. Grapefruit is another example that comes to mind.

    And I agree, these things should be much more widely known. But now you know!

      • peopleproblems
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        152 months ago

        It has a chemical that is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor - it basically turns off the enzyme that metabolizes a good chunk of medicines.

        Earl grey tea has it too.