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Grapefruit

-1.4

Grapefruit provides anti-inflammatory effects through vitamin C, naringenin, and lycopene that reduce oxidative stress and modulate metabolic inflammation.

Ingredient score breakdown

Vitamin C

-0.6

High levels support antioxidant defenses and reduce inflammatory free radical damage throughout the body.

Naringenin

-0.5

Citrus flavonoid that inhibits inflammatory signaling pathways and improves insulin sensitivity, reducing metabolic inflammation.

Lycopene

-0.3

Pink and red varieties contain this carotenoid that reduces inflammatory biomarkers and protects against oxidative damage.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Grapefruit is low FODMAP in servings up to half a medium fruit, though larger portions may contain excess fructose.

Healthier alternatives

  • oranges
  • pomegranate

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