Jaundice is a liver related disease, it is also called jaundice. In this disease, the color of many parts of our body starts turning yellow. This happens because during jaundice our liver is unable to filter an element called bilirubin from the body.

The body starts turning yellow due to the high amount of bilirubin. Therefore, you are advised to eat those things in the liver which your liver can easily digest. Radish Radish increases the amount of red blood cells and the function of the liver.

In such a situation, if you want to recover fast, then definitely eat radish during jaundice. Jaundice can happen at any age, but it is more seen in children and youth. Today in this article we will know the benefits of eating radishes in jaundice.

  1. Importance Of Food In Jaundice
  2. Benefits Of Eating Radish In Jaundice
  3. Summary
Doctors for Top Benefits of Eating Radish for Jaundice Patients

Our liver produces bile which helps in digestion by breaking down the food we eat. During jaundice, your liver becomes very weak and the process of digestion also becomes very difficult. Therefore, you should eat only those things which can be easily digested and are liver friendly. If you consume more salt, sugar and saturated fat, then it can put a lot of pressure on the liver. Which can create obstacles in your quick recovery. Therefore, in jaundice, you should eat fruits and vegetables, such as melon, papaya, grapes, radish, carrot, tomato, olives etc. Along with these, you should also drink plenty of water.

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Radish contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants like Pyrogallol. Due to which its digestion process becomes very easy. It also has a very positive effect on your metabolism. Let us know the benefits of eating radish in jaundice.

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Radish Reduces Bilirubin Pigment

Accumulation of bilirubin in excess is considered to be the main cause of jaundice. By eating radish, this pigment can come out of your body. Due to eating radish, the amount of bilirubin production in your body will not decrease much but will remain balanced. In this way, you can get help in recovering from jaundice.

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Radish Is A Good Source Of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is found in radish. You should know that jaundice is a type of flu and through it infection spreads throughout our body. If we consume radish, we get vitamin C. Due to which the bacteria that spread infection are eliminated. Vitamin C is considered a type of antioxidant and it strengthens your immunity.

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Radish Increases The Amount Of Red Blood Cells

During jaundice, your red blood cells (RBCs) break down very fast, while your liver is unable to break down bilirubin and remove it from the body. Due to this, there may be a lack of blood in your body. If you consume radish and especially radish leaves, then the damage to your red blood cells is reduced and your body starts producing them again quickly.

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Radish Reduces The Risk Of Anemia

Jaundice often causes a deficiency of red blood cells, due to which the hemoglobin levels in your body also decrease. To increase these levels, you should consume a source of iron. If you eat radish, then you can get a lot of iron from it. Which helps you to recover as quickly as possible.

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Radish Increases Liver Function

Jaundice is a disease related to the liver. Radish contains elements that help your liver to recover. The damage caused to the liver is also compensated by the elements found in radish such as Indole 3 Carbinol and 4 Methylthio 3 Butenyl. Due to these elements, all the waste material that had accumulated inside due to liver damage starts going out of the body again. Radish in a way removes toxins from your body.

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Radish is a major source of antioxidants like Catechin, Vanillic Acid as well as Phenolic Compound. Not only this, it also contains a lot of vitamin C. Which protects the cells and liver from getting damaged. Therefore, consumption of radish is beneficial in jaundice. However, do not keep consuming only this thing all the time because eating it in excess can also harm you. Try to eat radish leaves as much as possible. If you want, you can eat radish leaves and radish by making a bhaji or you can also get a lot of benefits by drinking its juice. If you are allergic or have any other serious disease along with jaundice, then talk to a doctor or dietician once before changing the diet.

Dr. Paramjeet Singh.

Dr. Paramjeet Singh.

Gastroenterology
10 Years of Experience

Dr. Nikhil Bhangale

Dr. Nikhil Bhangale

Gastroenterology
10 Years of Experience

Dr Jagdish Singh

Dr Jagdish Singh

Gastroenterology
12 Years of Experience

Dr. Deepak Sharma

Dr. Deepak Sharma

Gastroenterology
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