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Gallstones
Diet
- Excessive carbohydrate intake can increase risk of gall stones
- Vegetarian diet has been shown to decrease the risk of stones
- Make sure that you get at least 10 grams of fat daily. Lower amounts can result in a sluggish gallbladder that can lead to stones
- Control for food allergies. The biggest culprits pertaining to gall stones are:
- Eggs (most important)
- Milk
- Citrus
- Pork
- Onions
- Fowl
- Corn
- Beans
- Nuts
- Replace wheat with buckwheat which has been shown to protect against gallstones
- Limit sugar
- Cut calories to below 2000-2500 calories. Intake higher than 2500 calories daily can increase risk
- Do not lower calories too much as this too can lead to gallstones
- Fish intake may decrease risk of stones
- A little coffee may be protective
- Increase fiber intake
Lifestyle
- Drink plenty of water. Proper hydration assures that the bile flows properly.When pursuing a weight loss program, never do crash diets as fast weight loss can result in gall stones
- Medications can significantly increase gall stone formation. Such medications include but are not limited to:
- Hormones
- Birth control
- Cholesterol-lowering drugs
- Cephalosporin
- Tamoxifen
- Stress may increase risk of stones so keep a level head
- Limit sunbathing as this is a possible risk factor
- Obesity increases risk of gall stones, slow and sustained weight loss can result is a significant lowering of risk
Supplements
- Your Prescription for Health Super Omega-3 Fish Oil - 3 Capsules twice daily. If you prefer liquid, take Carlson Labs Finest Fish Oil 1 tablespoon daily.
- Lecithin 1200 mg - 2 capsules twice daily
- 4 Fiber - 1 Scoop once daily
- Bile Acids - 1 tablet with each meal
- Turmeric Force - 1 capsule twice daily
- Liv-A-Tox - 2 tablets twice daily
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