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Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones Treatment in Palo Alto

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

9 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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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 Palo Alto for Gallbladder Issues / Gallstones

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
90GPS

Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine

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Dr. Susan Payrovi·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#2
89GPS

Stanford Integrative Medicine

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Dr. Manuela Kogon·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
#3
89GPS

Stanford Integrative Medicine

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Multiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Stanford Health Care locations
integrative medicine
#4
88GPS

Palo Alto Mind Body

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Dr. M Rameen Ghorieshi·MD, MPH
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Mind Body, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
#5
88GPS

Palo Alto Integrative Medicine

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Palo Alto Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
#6
88GPS

Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health

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Dr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#7
88GPS

Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health

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Dr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#8
87GPS

Stanford Lifestyle Medicine

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Dr. Michelle Hauser·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Lifestyle Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicinenutritional counseling
#9
86GPS

Frank Adair MD

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Frank Adair·MD
4.5(50)
Frank Adair MD, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation

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