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Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Bethesda

8 holistic practitioners in Bethesda who can help with Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

8 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones

Gabriel treats gallstones conservatively when possible—many stones asymptomatic, surgery not always necessary. Protocol: 1) Bile acid supplementation (ursodeoxycholic acid can dissolve cholesterol stones over months), 2) Dietary modification (adequate healthy fats to stimulate bile flow—paradoxicall...

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IV Nutrient Therapy

Key Supplements

  • Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 10-15mg/kg/day (prescription—dissolves cholesterol gallstones, 6-12 months treatment)
  • Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine) 1-2g 3x/day (increases bile cholesterol solubility)
  • Bile salts (Ox bile) 500mg with fatty meals (support bile flow)
  • Vitamin C 1000mg 3x/day (deficiency linked to gallstones)
  • Magnesium 400-600mg (relaxes gallbladder, improves bile flow)
  • Taurine 1000mg 2x/day (conjugates bile acids)

Key Lab Markers

  • Abdominal ultrasound (visualizes gallstones)
  • Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT—elevated if bile duct obstruction)
  • Bilirubin (elevated if obstruction)
  • Amylase, Lipase (if pancreatitis concern)
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Practitioners in Bethesda for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones

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#1
91GPS

White Oak Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
#2
91GPS

White Oak Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
#3
89GPS

Comprehensive Primary Care

Verified
Dr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
#4
89GPS

Comprehensive Primary Care

Verified
Dr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
#5
88GPS

Nava Health and Vitality Center

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
#6
88GPS

Nava Health and Vitality Center

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
#7
87GPS

MOOV Health and Wellness

Verified
Dr. Bridgette C. Provost, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
5272 River Road, Ste 650, Bethesda, MD 20816
Functional Medicine Consultation
#8
87GPS

MOOV Health and Wellness

Verified
Dr. Bridgette C. Provost, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
5272 River Road, Ste 650, Bethesda, MD 20816
Functional Medicine Consultation

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