Best Supplements After Gallbladder Removal
Are you confused about what you should be doing following gallbladder removal? Your doctor may have told you it’s fine to eat and drink whatever you like, and you’ll be fine. The fact is many people feel far from fine after getting their gallbladder removed. It is common to experience all sorts of digestive problems, and you are at higher risk of developing a liver condition. Many people find weight loss is incredibly difficult after gallbladder removal.
More than 750,000 Americans have their gallbladder removed each year. In most cases, the pain of a malfunctioning gallbladder becomes so bad, that surgery is the only option. Most people are under the impression that once their gallbladder is taken out, the pain and discomfort they’ve been living with will be gone. That’s often not the case. It is common to have just as much discomfort after the gallbladder is removed.
Did you know it is possible to form stones within the ducts of the liver? The risk of developing a fatty liver is also greater in people without a gallbladder. Your gallbladder is important. Your liver continually manufactures bile, which travels to your gallbladder, where it is stored and concentrated. Bile helps you to digest fat. Bile is also your body’s way of excreting wastes and toxins. Bile contains cholesterol and other fats that your liver has broken down and wants to excrete.
What happens in people who don’t have a gallbladder?
The liver continues to manufacture bile, but there is no longer a place to store it or concentrate it. That means bile continually slowly trickles into the intestines. If you eat a fatty meal, you will not be able to secrete a large enough amount of bile into your intestines, therefore the fat will be poorly digested. This means many people experience diarrhea, bloating, nausea or indigestion. Not digesting fat well means you won’t be able to digest essential fatty acids, including omega 3 and omega 6 fats. It also means you’ll have a hard time absorbing fat soluble vitamins such as vitamins D, E, A and K. These nutrients are vital for good health, and you will probably need to take a supplement.
Best strategies to improve your health
Please be aware that you developed a gallbladder problem in the first place because you had an unhealthy liver. If your liver is not healthy, it will make poor quality bile. The bile will be prone to forming sludge and stones.
- You probably need an ox bile supplement. This is the most important recommendation for people who have lost their gallbladder. A lack of bile can produce symptoms such as bloating and indigestion after meals, light colored stools, diarrhea, fatigue after meals and nutrient deficiencies. Taking a good quality ox bile supplement with each meal is wonderful for completely eliminating these symptoms in most individuals.
- Pay special attention to the health of your liver. I recommend you take a good quality liver tonic such as Livatone. The herbs St Mary’s thistle, dandelion root and globe artichoke leaves all increase bile production and bile flow. Taurine is an amino acid necessary for bile production. This should help to make you feel more comfortable after a meal, and should reduce the risk of stones forming inside your liver. Livatone will help your liver to burn fat more efficiently. This means a reduced risk of fatty liver and it will make it easier to lose weight.
- Minimize or avoid dairy products and grains. Dairy products (milk, cheese, ice-cream, yoghurt) worsen all cases of gallbladder disease, liver disease and they can be very difficult to digest. Food intolerance is a common cause of gallbladder problems, and there is research that links gluten intolerance with gallstones. A good reason to keep your intake of grains low is to reduce the risk of developing a fatty liver. There is an easy to follow eating plan in my book Fatty Liver - You Can Reverse It.
- Take a Digestive Enzymes supplement. The majority of people who developed a gallbladder problem have suffered with poor digestion for many years. If your stomach and intestines are not in optimal health, they will not send signals to your gallbladder, telling it to contract properly. Irritable bowel syndrome, dysbiosis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and Candida overgrowth are common in people with a gallbladder problem. If you have had your gallbladder removed, you may continue to suffer symptoms due to those conditions. These digestive problems also cause insufficient digestive enzyme production. Taking digestive enzymes in supplement form helps to restore good digestive health and reduces symptoms of indigestion.
- You may need a vitamin D3 supplement. People with compromised liver or digestive function are often vitamin D deficient. Exposure of your skin to the sun’s UVB rays enables your body to manufacture vitamin D. However, this process occurs in your liver and kidneys. People with a sluggish liver often do not manufacture vitamin D adequately. Therefore it’s a good idea to get a blood test and take a supplement. 5000 IU of vitamin D3 is a safe and effective dose for most people, but it’s best to be guided by your own doctor.
- You may need an intestinal disinfectant. Insufficient production of bile and digestive enzymes can allow bad gut bacteria and yeast to flourish. So too can eating a lot of sugar and high carb foods. If your gut is overridden with harmful bugs, you can experience fatigue, low mood, poor quality sleep and skin issues such as acne. Bactocler capsules contain berberine plus the essential oils of clove, oregano and thyme. They are an excellent anti microbial for the gut.
- Eat sufficient good fats and avoid the bad fats. Your doctor may have recommended you follow a low fat diet after having your gallbladder removed. This is not necessary and in fact it is harmful. Your body desperately needs good fats and I recommend you include moderate quantities of extra virgin olive oil, avocados, coconut milk and oil, nuts and seeds and the fat from grass fed animals in your diet.
- Include some bitter and sour foods in your diet. They should help to improve your digestion and make it easier to tolerate good fats in your diet. Suitable bitter and sour foods include lemons, limes, radicchio lettuce, chicory, endive and dandelion leaves. These leaves are fairly easy to grow at home if you are lucky enough to have your own veggie patch.
The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
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I want to order the supplements. Will it be ok to take them if I am hypothyroid?
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/category/videos/page/2/
Many people with Gallbladder problems still have a congested liver remaining after surgery.
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
These supplements can be purchased here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/products.html
Regarding your hypothyroid, please read this article:https://www.liverdoctor.com/case-study-normal-tsh-with-hypothyroid-symptoms/
In addition, you would benefit from taking
Thyroid Health - 1 cap daily with food as they contain iodine, vitamin D and other nutrients required for a healthy thyroid gland.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder HERE.
Many people with Gallbladder problems still have a congested liver remaining after surgery.
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder HERE.
Many people with Gallbladder problems still have a congested liver remaining after surgery.
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder HERE.
Many people with Gallbladder problems still have a congested liver remaining after surgery.
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
We are delighted to let you know that Dr Cabot has a 15 Day Cleanse - Two weeks to begin your journey toward improved overall health and function, utilising both supplements and a tasty, easy to prepare dietary regimen. This is an anti-inflammatory program and the supplements are immune boosting, body alkalinising and gut healing.
After completing the Cleanse, we recommend you remain on this style of eating and you can then begin the Maintenance plan.
You can also download Dr Cabot's free e-book on gut health HERE.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
I have just found out that I have SIBO, following gallbladder removal that happened 3 months ago.
Do you have any advice on how to treat this and avoid it coming back?
Would ox bile prevent it happening again? How much oxbile should I take per meal?
Thank you
Robyn
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder and liver HERE.
Many people with Gallbladder problems still have a congested liver remaining after surgery.
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
To reduce SIBO, we recommend taking
Intestinal para-clean caps - Start with one capsule three times daily. After two weeks use increase to two capsules three times daily for up to two months.
We also recommend downloading our free e-book on gut health HERE.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
I am 28 and had my gallbladder removed 8 years ago after I had my first child. I am now breastfeeding with my third child and am searching for supplements that are safe to take while nursing to aid my digestive system and liver. I eat a healthy diet- high protein, good fats and no sugar, I also go to the gym 5 days a week, yet I can't lose any weight. Any help/recommendations will be appreciated, thank you!
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder and liver here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/category/videos/page/2/
Many people with Gallbladder problems still have a congested liver remaining after surgery, this makes it very difficult to lose weight.
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder, especially this onehttps://www.liverdoctor.com/gallbladder-series-part-7-gallbladder-surgery/
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – Start with 1 capsule twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – Start with 1 cap twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
These can be purchased herehttps://www.liverdoctor.com/products/supplements.html
Please download our free e-book on gut health here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/ultimate-gut-health-book-free-download/
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder, especially this one:https://www.liverdoctor.com/gallbladder-series-part-7-gallbladder-surgery/
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – Start with 1 capsule twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – Start with 1 cap twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
These can be purchased here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/products/supplements.html
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot's videos on the gallbladder here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/category/videos/page/2/
Most people who have had their gallbladder removed have a congested liver that remains after the gallbladder is removed. Everyone who has their gallbladder removed requires a replacement source of bile to effect good dietary fat and fat soluble vitamin absorption, and Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 - 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Yes, the same recommendations still apply.
Please check out Dr Cabot's recent videos on the gallbladder, especially this onehttps://www.liverdoctor.com/gallbladder-series-part-7-gallbladder-surgery/
Now that you no longer have a gallbladder it is important to ensure there is sufficient bile present at each meal.
To supply bile, boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 - 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – Start with 1 capsule twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – Start with 1 cap twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
These can be purchased herehttps://www.liverdoctor.com/products/supplements.html
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder, especially this onehttps://www.liverdoctor.com/gallbladder-series-part-7-gallbladder-surgery/
Everyone who has their gallbladder removed requires a replacement source of bile to effect good dietary fat and fat soluble vitamin absorption, and Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – Start with 1 capsule twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – Start with 1 cap twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Magnesium isn't usually indicated for fatty liver, but is great for a large number of other ailments.
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
Any recommendations to help?
Kind regards.
Please check out Dr Cabot’s recent videos on the gallbladder, especially this one:https://www.liverdoctor.com/gallbladder-series-part-7-gallbladder-surgery/
Everyone who has their gallbladder removed requires a replacement source of bile to effect good dietary fat and fat soluble vitamin absorption, and Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 – 2 capsules during each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – Start with 1 capsule twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – Start with 1 cap twice daily for the first 2 weeks and then increase to 2 caps twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
To boost vitamin D levels we recommend our vitamin D3 5000 IU, this is also available on the same website.
These supplements can be purchased here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/products/supplements.html
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
I don't eat if I have to go out in public, but drink lots of water in morning and thats help a lot. I'M getting older and its appear to be getting a little worse.
What can I do to improve my situation?
That is not good as you are not absorbing your nutrients and will get deficiencies.
Here is what you need to do:
My SUPER DIGESTIVE ENZYMES - 1 to 2 capsules in middle of meals (they contain pancreas enzymes, betaine HCL, ox bile all in one)
LIVATONE PLUS 2 capsules twice daily.
You may need more ox bile which you can add if this is not enough - always take ox bile in middle of meals.
Follow the diet in my gallbladder videos.
Best wishes
Dr Sandra Cabot
www.liverdoctor.com
Yes I can help you.
You need bile to absorb fat soluble vitamins.
Get a blood test for pernicious anemia which causes inability to absorb vitamin B 12. - If you have this you will need injections of vitamin B 12.
Avoid gluten and grains, avoid sugar (except fruit)
I recommend you take my SUPER DIGESTIVE ENZYMES - one or two capsules in middle of meals.
If you have a large meal you may need extra ox bile capsule in middle of meal.
You may have SIBO which is caused by lack of bile and digestive enzymes.
One thing that can help is a low FODMAP Diet.
See my free e book called ULTIMATE GUT HEALTH.
My ULTIMATE GUT HEALTH Powder is soothing and healing to the gut - take one tsp twice day in cool water in between meals.
If you have a fatty liver take LIVATONE PLUS 2 to 4 capsules daily.
You will gradually get better.
Best wishes
Dr Sandra Cabot
www.liverdoctor.com
No it will not affect B 12 but can reduce fat-soluble vitamins = A,D,E,K
But if you take ox bile caps and SUPER-DIGESTIVE ENZYME Caps in middle of meals, you should be ok.
Cheers
Dr Sandra Cabot
www.liverdoctor.com
if you watch my videos on gallbladder on youtube they tell you exactly how to eat for a healthy gall bladder. if you follow this you will surely and gradually lose weight
you will need to take my SUPER DIGESTIVE ENZYMES, one to two capsules in middle of meals
Dr Sandra Cabot
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