Fruits to avoid in jaundice

• To lower bilirubin levels, you should drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, eat fruits and vegetables, and increase your fiber intake. 
• High bilirubin levels often indicate poor liver health, and in addition to getting checked out by a doctor, you can make these natural lifestyle changes to help lower bilirubin and improve liver function. 
• This article was medically reviewed by Jason R.

  McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. 

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Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. 

Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for alarm, but at times it can build up in high levels, indicating an underlying health condition like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or alcoholic cirrhosis. 

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