Health Protocols
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
- Euromega Omega-3 – 2 Tablets Once Daily.
- Lecithin 1200 mg – 2 capsules twice daily.
- Fibermend – 1 Scoop once daily.
- Bile Acid Factors – 1 tablet with each meal.
- Artichoke Leaf Extract 500 mg – 1 capsule twice daily.
