Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones

Moderate healthy fats (NEED fat to stimulate gallbladder contraction—very low-fat diets worsen bile stasis and increase stone risk), Include: olive oil, avocado, nuts, fatty fish, coconut oil, Avoid: refined carbs, sugar (increases cholesterol saturation in bile), trans fats, fried foods, processed foods, Increase fiber (binds bile acids, reduces cholesterol reabsorption), Identify food triggers (eggs, dairy, gluten common—food sensitivities can trigger attacks), Beets and bitter greens (stimulate bile production), Adequate hydration, Coffee (stimulates gallbladder contraction—protective), Avoid rapid weight loss (increases stone risk—lose weight gradually), Small frequent meals vs large meals.

Gradual weight loss if overweight (rapid weight loss precipitates stones), regular meals (don't skip—bile stasis if gallbladder doesn't contract), adequate healthy fat intake (stimulate bile flow), manage metabolic health (insulin resistance linked to gallstones), avoid rapid fasting, if asymptomatic stones: watchful waiting often appropriate (many never cause symptoms), acute attack management: pain relief, avoid fat during acute inflammation, seek medical care if severe pain, fever, jaundice (complications require emergency treatment).