DEAR DR. GOTT: I noticed that you recently suggested purple grape juice and liquid pectin for arthritic hands. Can this be used if you are taking medication for high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol? If not, is there an alternative, or is the grape juice the important part of this remedy?
DEAR READER: Grape juice and pectin, to the best of my knowledge, will not interact with any medications. Simply mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of pectin with 8 ounces of purple grape juice and drink the mixture up to three times a day. Eventually, the mixture can be reduced to 1 to 2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of purple grape juice taken once daily.
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