GALLBLADDER HEALTH
Ever wonder what the gallbladder does and how to support it?! It’s more important than you might think!
It has 5 primary roles:
1. It stores bile, which is created in the liver.
2. It absorbs water from the liver bile. This increases bile concentration, making it more effective at emulsifying and breaking down fats.
3. When working properly, it secretes about ⅓ of its bile into the intestines to aid in digestion.
4. It regulates liver bile production according to the amount of bile that moves into and out of it.
5. Its bile acids gather toxins from the liver and transport them out of the body through the bowels.
Here’s how to take care of your gallbladder:
1. Eat the right fats. Cut out the highly refined, inflammatory, and processed vegetable and seed oils. Opt for healthier fats instead (nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocados, etc).
2. Proper stress management. The gallbladder is extremely sensitive to stress and particularly eating while under stress greatly impairs its function.
3. Don’t overeat. Consuming too much at once can over-tax an already-sluggish gallbladder.
4. Take steps to naturally increase stomach acid (HCL).
5. Opt for a whole-food diet with as many fruits and veggies as possible.
My favorite gallbladder supplements:
- @seeking.health Ox Bile
- @quicksilverscientificBitters No.9
If you’re considering having your gallbladder removed, it is worth it to make diet and lifestyle changes in order to determine whether you might be able to improve + heal without surgery!
