Many people have a habit of drinking a glass of grapefruit juice right after waking up. However, for people with gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux, the amount of natural acid in grapefruit can cause irritation or increase burning sensation.
You should drink about 150-200 ml of fresh grapefruit juice 20-30 minutes after breakfast. This helps reduce stomach irritation, and is better combined with a breakfast rich in protein and fiber to maintain stable blood sugar.
A common mistake is adding more sugar or using bottled juices with high added sugar content. Excess sugar is a factor that increases the risk of obesity, fatty liver and metabolic disorders.
Therefore, experts recommend using fresh grapefruit pressed directly, without adding sugar or syrup. If the sourness is too strong, it can be diluted with a little filtered water instead of adding sweeteners.
Although it is a nutritious fruit, grapefruit juice should not be consumed in large quantities every day.
A cup of about 150-200 ml or eating half a grapefruit directly is a suitable amount for the majority of healthy adults.
Drinking too much does not increase the benefits for the liver but can also increase the amount of natural sugar intake if consumed excessively.
In general, drinking about 150-200 ml of fresh grapefruit juice after breakfast, without adding sugar and without abuse, can contribute to supplementing vitamin C and antioxidants, supporting liver health as part of a healthy diet.
However, grapefruit juice is not a drink to treat liver disease and should be especially cautious in people who are taking the drug because the risk of interaction has been clearly demonstrated in many studies.
