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Eating Lots Of Food, Skin Color Changes To Yellow

my 17 yr old daughter has changed her diet drastically the past 6 months. She s eating extremely healthy, lots of veggies, fruits and salads. She s stays very active and appears to be in great health with one exception. Her skin is turning a yellowish color. Namely her hands and feet . A doctor in Brazil told her she was eating too many carrots and papaya. Does this sound right? I m beginning to worry.
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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It is true, consumption of too many carrots can lead to yellowing of skin. However, bloodwork should be done, specifically liver enzymes, just to be sure.
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Eating Lots Of Food, Skin Color Changes To Yellow

It is true, consumption of too many carrots can lead to yellowing of skin. However, bloodwork should be done, specifically liver enzymes, just to be sure.