Gilbert Syndrome: Natural Ways to Manage Symptoms

Gilbert syndrome is a common inherited condition that causes mildly elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. Some people occasionally notice a yellow tint to the whites of their eyes or skin, particularly when bilirubin rises.

Although Gilbert syndrome involves bilirubin processing in the liver, it is not considered progressive liver disease and usually requires no treatment. For most people, the most useful approach is understanding what causes bilirubin levels to temporarily rise and minimizing those triggers when possible.

What Causes Gilbert Syndrome?

Bilirubin is produced when the body breaks down old red blood cells. Normally, the liver processes bilirubin so it can be eliminated from the body.

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