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Here’s a list of the varous common types of gallbladder diesease that we see.

While nutrition and lifestyle changes are essential in managing gallbladder disease, herbal supplements can also be used to support the gall bladder and liver, primarily through stimulating the release of bile. When you have gallbladder disease, you may not be producing sufficient bile (particularly if your gallbladder was removed).

You may be wondering why or what Iron has to do with Gallbladder disease? Iron is a common deficiency with gallbladder disease and I thought it would be an important mineral to highlight as many with gallbladder disease, and without a gallbladder disease are anemic and on iron supplements.

Studies show that women are two to three times more likely to develop cholesterol gallstones than men.1 Researchers believe the hormonal differences between men and women, primarily estrogen and progesterone, are to blame. Estrogen increases cholesterol production in the liver and increases the amount of cholesterol in bile, while progesterone slows gallbladder motility which increases risk of gallstone formation.2-4

Women are twice as likely to develop gallbladder disease than men, and hormones are a big reason why this is the case. During pregnancy, the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, leading to changes throughout the body, including the gallbladder.1

Gallbladder surgery in most cases fixes gallbladder pain and attacks. However, with any surgery there are side effects. These are potential side effects that have been reported.

Just as certain vitamins are important for gallbladder health, so are minerals. Specifically, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc. We’ll discuss each of these trace minerals and the role they play in overall health and the development of gallbladder disease.

Studies have been conducted to see if there’s a correlation specifically between gallbladder disease and migraines, and results do reveal that gallstone disease is related to the subsequent development of migraines

If you’re a soon-to-be mom, there’s tons of information to pay attention to throughout your pregnancy. From healthy eating, prenatal exercises, birthing classes, and more, it certainly can be an overwhelming time.

It’s crucial we understand the relationship between the gallbladder and the thyroid, and how you can best support each of them to optimize your well-being.