People with jaundice can consume foods and drinks that help improve digestion and metabolism, protect the liver from further damage, and improve liver health.
Jaundice is a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment released during the breakdown of red blood cells. Too much of this pigment causes the skin, eyes, and gums to turn yellow.
The liver typically filters bilirubin out of the blood, so jaundice indicates the liver is not working correctly.
This article discusses what people with jaundice can eat, drink, or avoid to help protect the liver.
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