It’s common knowledge that taking some medications together may produce harmful or less effective results. But did you know that eating certain foods, while taking certain medications, may also lead to potential problems? For example, eating high potassium foods like bananas or potatoes may affect the impact of medication for high blood pressure. As well, certain dairy products may affect the absorption of some antibiotics and therefore lessen their efficacy.  While factors such as age, weight and gender are important influences, and while it’s best to consult a physician concerning your personal situation, the MedShadow Foundation has a post on their website further explaining these tricky food/medication interactions. To find out more, Read Here.