Grapefruit: References & Edit History

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Article title updated for style. Nov 01, 2026
Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - The grapefruit: an old wine in a new glass? Metabolic and cardiovascular perspectives. Aug 21, 2026
Add new Web site: Nutrition Journal - Medicinal importance of grapefruit juice and its interaction with various drugs. Aug 08, 2025
Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Does the Grapefruit Diet Work? Jun 25, 2025
Add new Web site: International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research - Plant growth and yield performance of grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) cultivars (PDF). May 15, 2025
Add new Web site: US AID - Development Experience Clearinghouse - Grapefruit. Aug 22, 2024
Add new Web site: North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox - Citrus x paradisi. May 30, 2024
Add new Web site: American Society for Horticultural Science - HortTechnology - Grapefruit: History, Use, and Breeding. Feb 23, 2024
Add new Web site: The Spruce - How to Grow and Care for Grapefruit Trees. Oct 20, 2023
Add new Web site: Johns Hopkins Medicine - Grapefruit Benefits. May 04, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - 10 Science-Based Benefits of Grapefruit. Mar 24, 2023
Add new Web site: Texas A and M Agrilife Research - Aggie horticulture - Grapefruit. Jan 13, 2023
Add new Web site: Pennsylvania State University - PlantVillage - Grapefruit. Oct 23, 2022
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - The grapefruit: an old wine in a new glass? Metabolic and cardiovascular perspectives. Sep 07, 2022
Add new Web site: Verywell Fit - Grapefruit Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Mar 19, 2021
Add new Web site: The World's Healthiest Foods - Grapefruit. Mar 14, 2019
Mentioned that the fruit likely originated in Barbados. Jan 10, 2019
Revised taxonomic name. Feb 01, 2017
Add new Web site: Drugs.com - Grapefruit. Feb 27, 2014
Add new Web site: WebMD - Health Benefits of Grapefruit. Feb 27, 2014
Add new Web site: Centers for Disease Control -Fruit of the Month: Grapefruit. Apr 30, 2012
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Grapefruit. Jan 29, 2009
Media added. Aug 14, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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