When it comes to overall gut and hormonal health, the gallbladder is an unsung hero. It plays a crucial role not just in digestion and your ability to access nutrients in food, but also with detoxification and your hormone systems. Unfortunately early gallbladder issues are often missed in conventional treatment. While there are instances when gallbladder removal is necessary, removing the gallbladder typically doesn’t resolve the gallbladder issue. This is because it doesn’t address WHY the gallbladder issues arose in the first place. 

Today Erin packs an information-heavy episode all about the importance and roles of the gallbladder, bile production, and alerts you to some of the warning signs you may be having issues with your biliary tract. The purpose of sharing this is so you can not just take in this information and comprehend it, but to really take preventative measures BEFORE you get to the point of surgery.

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Timestamps:

(7:10) The gallbladder and its functions

(12:42) Why gallbladder removal surgery may not resolve gallbladder problems

(17:27) Symptoms of sludge and inefficient bile release

(20:36) Why bile is so important

(36:06) Factors that can increase risk of gallstones

(38:53) How to support overall bile production

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