I doubt that cayenne is at fault with the jaundice - aaaas everyone knows there is a huge amount of poverty in India and many people do not get the nutrients they need - also the water is so polluted. They say that they are often immune to the bacteria they consume and bathe in in the Ganges, but I am not so sure.... Of course I'm no expert on these matters either but it would seem silly to blame jaundice on cayenne - actually I have heard that it is a protective device against harmful bacteria.