Grapefruit, Statins, for Multiple Sclerosis/CCSVI?

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OK,Skip said that grapefruit is safe to consume in conjunction with LDN. My question is: Would grapefruit seed extract be a harmless supplement to take with a proposed new cholesterol lowering treatment for Multiple Sclerosis? I ask because I read an article today that makes sense to me if Multiple Sclerosis is in fact a vascular disorder (which I suspect it is). CCSVI, for those who aren't already aware of the theory, is a vascular disorder that could be the cause of Multiple Sclerosis (or a result of MS). The article discusses a study using statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) to slow the progression of MS.Statins make sense because; if you have veins that are stenosing, cholesterol can build up in those already collapsing veins and you'd have even less blood flow and more toxins building up, wreaking havoc in your cerebrospinal fluid, and causing lesions to form. The drugs to lower cholesterol wouldn't cure the problem but could slow the progression.Grapefruit inhibits the production of CYP3A4 enzyme. CYP3A4 is essential in the metabolism of drugs such as Lipitor, used to lower cholesterol. Many people in this group use grapefruit seed extract. I was just about to order some, but am hesitant now because I may ask my neurologist about the possibility of taking Lipitor for my Multiple Sclerosis. So, does anyone in this group know if it is just the juice of the grapefruit that would affect the metabolism of certain drugs, or grapefruit seed extract as well? Thanks!Carolynarticle about statins and MS:http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/638131/main.html