Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The FIRST Sign of Gallstones over 80% of the Time

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Oct 23, 2023
Learn about the most common symptom of gallstones: having no symptoms at all. Other symptoms include pain under the right ribcage, nausea, bloating, and dark urine. High cholesterol and a lack of bile contribute to the formation of gallstones. Risk factors include pregnancy, obesity, and a high-carb diet. Natural remedies include taking bile salts, consuming salad, using acupressure, and decreasing insulin levels.
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INSIGHT

Most Common Gallstone Symptom

  • The most common symptom of gallstones is having no symptoms at all.
  • This is the case for 80% of people with gallstones.
INSIGHT

Gallstone Formation

  • Gallstones form from high cholesterol and a lack of bile salts.
  • Bile is essential for thinning and eliminating cholesterol.
ADVICE

Dissolving Gallstones

  • Take purified bile salts with probiotics to help dissolve gallstones.
  • Consume more salad for fiber and folate.
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