![]() This, along with the stomach’s secretion of hydrochloric acid, signals the gallbladder to release some of its approximately 50mL of bile into the gut to help aid in digestion of those fats. When fats from food enter the digestive tract they stimulate the secretion of a type of hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK) in the upper part of the small intestine – the duodenum. It concentrates and stores bile produced by the liver, and along with the enzyme lipase secreted by the pancreas, it aids in the digestion of fats in the gut. ![]() The gallbladder is a small organ that sits tucked up underneath the liver in the upper right side of your abdomen. Let’s take a brief lesson in gallbladder physiology here, and I’ll make it interesting and relevant to your everyday health. Gallbladder Physiology: Bile is so Good for You In this two-part article on the gallbladder I’ll discuss why you have a gallbladder, why you should want to keep it (and keep it healthy), warning signs that your gallbladder isn’t working well, risk factors, and natural treatments and lifestyle changes you can make to improve your gallbladder and overall health yeah! If I can just save one more gallbladder I’ll be a happy guy. But of course, all of our organs are there for one reason or another and although we can live without the gallbladder, removing it is simply removing a symptom of a problem, not the actual cause. The pain and discomfort can unfortunately result in the removal of the little green organ followed by dietary restrictions (often low fat). Gallbladder problems including gallbladder attacks are very common reasons for which people seek medical care.
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