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Gallbladder function: problems, symptoms and natural treatment

Good gallbladder function is often overlooked when searching for solutions to common health complaints such constipation, flatulence, fat digestion problems, low or high cholesterol levels, nutritional deficiencies, or imbalances of gut bacteria and parasites, to name a few.

Clinical evidence confirms that optimising gallbladder function is often the key to resolving many seemingly unrelated problems and symptoms.

In this post I’ll explain how gallbladder can get out of order and what to do to correct it using natural medicines, supplements and nutrition.

What are gallbladder functions?

Gallbladder has many very important functions to perform in our digestive and detox systems. It’s an organ that stores bile produced by the liver until it’s needed for digestion of fats we eat.

Bile, a dark green or yellow-brown fluid, is the key substance responsible for the breakdown of fats and cholesterol in the digestive system to absorb and utilise them.

Main functions of bile are:

Gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver until it’s needed for digestion of fats we eat. Bile is the key substance responsible for the breakdown of fats and cholesterol in the digestive system to absorb and utilise them. Necessary for absorption of very important fat soluble vitamins: A, E, D and K.

Gallbladder function: problems, causes and symptoms

Like all organs, gallbladder can malfunction at times resulting in:

There are effective natural remedies for the above problems, however, the safest course of action if your gallbladder is painful or infected is to consult a doctor immediately to perform a detailed examination to determine best course of action which may include surgical procedures.

The gallbladder is often removed when there is an infection or partial blockage as a burst gall bladder is a health emergency.

When the gallbladder is removed the bile produced by the liver no longer has a storage place and it drips constantly directly to the small intestine. Most individuals with no gallbladder will need to either be careful with their dietary fat intake or take bile supplements and digestive enzymes to absorb the fats needed for good health (more on this below).

Symptoms of impaired gallbladder function include:

Problems with bile flow are associated with:

Importantly, if you’re struggling with gallbladder or bile issues, the root issue often involves both bile formation and flow, and both areas need to be addressed and corrected.

Top nutrients to increase bile production and flow naturally

Top choline food sources are: eggs, liver, chicken, fish and red meat

Vegetarians and vegans are at high risk for choline deficiency which also increases the risk for developing fatty liver. It’s hard to get enough choline from plants (a few sources include beetroots, cauliflower, flaxseeds, lentils, quinoa or spinach). Therefore vegetarians who eat eggs do better. Otherwise supplementation is often required to keep choline status at the levels needed for sufficient gallbladder function and good health.

Gallbladder diet – foods to avoid 

How to improve gallbladder function – diet, supplements and stress release

Do you have any gallbladder function problems or difficulties you’d like help with?

Get in touch [9] with me to discuss your symptoms and circumstances or book a consultation online here. [10]

Good health and blessings
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Joanna Sochan
Wholistic Health and Lifestyle Therapist
Natural and Lifestyle Therapies for Abundant Health and Wellbeing

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Disclaimer: The above material is for informational and/or educational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescription or recommendation. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should not make any changes in their health regimen or diet before first consulting a doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition or their particular circumstances.

Joanna Sochan is a Natural Therapist and founder of Naturimedica Holistic Wellcare. She has a passion for helping clients transform their lives by becoming healthy and well naturally. Joanna has 10+ years experience in clinical practice and has special interest in solving complex cases, functional medicine testing, gut health, sleep, fatigue and chronic pain. She guides clients through her tailored programs and eCourses as well as helping them individually (mostly online) Australia-wide. View full bio [16].

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