Gallstones occurs due to the increase of a bile component concentration. It results in small, solid masses in the gallbladder and bile duct at times. Gallstones may occur with and without symptoms. When someone has symptoms, it can become quite painful. It is possible to prevent gallstones from happening through diet and lifestyle changes.
There are certain risk factors for gallstones such as obesity, gastrointestinal tract diseases, age and race, and a low-fiber, high-fat diet. We can try to prevent gallstones from forming by giving our body what it needs. Vitamin C may help prevent stones from forming. Our diets should include more fiber and a decrease in refined carbohydrates and sugars. If we become aware of food allergies, these foods should be eliminated. Our bodies tell us when something isn’t working for them so eliminate these foods will help our bodies to heal, especially our digestive tract. Other supplements we can use to help prevent gallstones include pine bark and milk thistle extract. These items help our body by dissolving stones through their ability to increase the solubility of bile.
Through diet and lifestyle changes, we can help our bodies prevent stone formations in the gallbladder and keep ourselves at our healthiest.
