Summary of "Never Get Your Gallbladder Removed"
Key Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips from "Never Get Your Gallbladder Removed"
Understanding the Gallbladder and Its Functions
- The Gallbladder is not just a storage sack; it:
- Concentrates bile produced by the liver.
- Releases bile to aid digestion, especially fat and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K1, K2).
- Regulates bile release to match digestive needs.
- Helps regulate excess cholesterol.
- Has antimicrobial properties, breaking down certain bacteria and viruses.
- Assists in hunger control and blood sugar regulation.
- Plays a role in detoxification by helping eliminate liver toxins.
- Triggers production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.
- Influences thyroid hormone function.
Causes of Gallstones
- Gallstones are primarily cholesterol stones formed due to:
- High cholesterol concentration combined with low bile salts.
- Insufficient bile production or release.
- Common risk factors:
- High insulin levels and insulin resistance.
- Excess weight and diabetes.
- Hormonal changes, especially elevated estrogen (pregnancy, birth control pills).
- Frequent eating, high carbohydrate and seed oil intake.
- Antibiotic use disrupting gut microbes that help produce bile salts.
- Low-fat or low-cholesterol diets (cholesterol is essential for bile production).
Myths and Lies About Gallbladder Removal
- No other options besides surgery — False. Alternatives include:
- Oral bile salts, which can dissolve Gallstones over time (50-80% success in studies).
- Chelation therapy with EDTA to remove minerals.
- Mechanical extraction of Gallstones without removing the Gallbladder.
- Lithotripsy (sound wave treatment to break stones).
- Gallbladder with stones is diseased — Stones are symptoms, not necessarily disease.
- Diet cannot prevent Gallstones — Diet plays a crucial role in prevention and management.
- Gallbladder removal has no complications — Up to 40% experience symptoms post-surgery, including diarrhea, gastritis, depression, anxiety, and increased cancer risks (colon, liver, pancreatic, bile duct).
- Postcholecystectomy syndrome is controversial — It is a recognized condition with significant symptoms.
- Pregnancy-related Gallstones require surgery — Often unnecessary; estrogen normalizes after pregnancy, which may resolve stones.
Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations for Gallbladder Health
- Adopt a low-carb diet and practice intermittent fasting to improve bile concentration and Gallbladder function.
- Consume fats that promote bile production:
- Fatty fish (rich in omega-3 DHA).
- Cholesterol-rich foods: butter, eggs, shellfish, seafood, liver.
- Avoid seed oils due to inflammation risk.
- Include foods high in choline (egg yolks, liver) to support bile synthesis.
- Stimulate Gallbladder contraction and bile release with:
- Healthy fats and proteins.
- Bitter greens (arugula, radish, celery).
- Fermented foods (sauerkraut) to boost beneficial bacteria.
- Citrus fruits (lemon, lime).
- Apple cider vinegar or betaine hydrochloride to increase stomach acidity.
- Use herbs that support Gallbladder function:
- Turmeric, ginger, Milk thistle, parsley, cilantro.
- Manage stress to avoid cortisol-related bile suppression.
- Consider supplementation with purified bile salts after meals.
Presenters/Sources
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