Bilirubin is a byproduct of the process in which hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells, breaks down. The liver is responsible for the elimination of bilirubin in the blood, therefore when levels are high, it may be the sign of a liver disorder.
Signs of elevated bilirubin levels include yellowing of the bilirubin. skin, dark urine, vomiting, abdominal pain or chronic fatigue.
The highest levels of bilirubin are related to a wide range of diseases and problems, including jaundice related to hepatitis and cirrhosis, anemia, Gilbert and sickle cell disease. Jaundice is common in babies. A very high level in infants can cause permanent damage.
Recommendations to lower bilirubin:
- The liquid is essential to eliminate those toxins that your body does not need. To do this, drink at least 2 liters of water per day.
- Prepare infusions in addition to hydrating yourself, if you use herbs with depurative properties you will be favoring this organ much more. Try plants such as dandelion, verbena, artichoke or milk thistle. Begin, for example, the day by drinking fasting a dandelion tea with the juice of a squeezed lemon. Drink it hot and immediately after you've squeezed the lemon.
- The alcohol is one of the biggest culprits when the liver stops working, or does not work properly, even producing the so-called fatty liver. Try not to eat at mealtime with any sweet drink or mix fruits at mealtime. This is very important, because if you mix fruits or sugary foods with food, they will ferment and produce alcohol, so even if you do not drink alcohol, it is as if you did.
-The feeding also impacts in the health of the liver. Avoid foods high in saturated fats, sugars and processed flours. Foods such as sausages, red and white meats, processed foods, fried foods, dairy products, and eggs are prohibited.
- One must provide diet based on whole grains ]vegetable oils. And it increases the consumption of fresh vegetables such as beets, carrots, artichokes, broccoli and spinach; and fruits such as grapefruit, lemon and apples.
- Consume juices to cleanse your liver and thus ensure its proper functioning. The best is aloe with carrot, tomato with alfalfa or celery.
-In the event that bilirubin is accompanied by inflammation precisely because of the appearance of fat in the liver, the salmon oil and artichoke can help you positively.
-The lack of exercise causes many imbalances and disorders in the body, including poor liver function. So try to exercise, since sedentary life will not help your recovery. You must practice at least 20 minutes of walking, cycling or jogging. Yoga is very beneficial for the body in general.
-Try to rest properly because any abuse of lack of good rest will weaken the liver.
The treatment for high bilirubin should focus on strengthening the liver, but everything will depend on what is causing this abnormality. It is recommended that you visit your doctor.
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