Our Gallbladders Are Not Essential...Really?

If someone has told you that the gallbladder is not essential, you need to check this out. 

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Timestamps
0:00 Is the gallbladder essential? 
0:33 What does the gallbladder do? 
1:25 What happens when you have the gallbladder removed 
1:50 Important things to know about the gallbladder 

Many people don’t believe the gallbladder is essential. They say it’s an extra organ and it doesn’t do much. However, I strongly disagree with that. 

The gallbladder stores bile. If there is low bile to the amount of cholesterol in the liver or the gallbladder, you can develop gallstones or liver stones. Bile can help keep the cholesterol from forming stones and clogging things up. If bile gets clogged up in the liver, it can create inflammation, fibrosis, and eventually cirrhosis. Bile is a detergent. It makes the fat more absorbable into the small intestines. Bile helps break down fats and extract certain important nutrients from the fat. 

When a person has their gallbladder removed, bile is still made, and it still trickles through to the small intestines, but it’s going to be less concentrated and less regulated. 

Important things to know about the gallbladder:
1. Fat-soluble vitamins are completely dependent on bile for absorption. 
2. Without enough bile, you could have more constipation. 
3. Bile helps extract omega-3 fatty acids from the food you eat.
4. Vitamin D and vitamin A receptors are activated by bile. 
5. Bile keeps bacteria out of the small intestines. 
6. Bile is necessary for the conversion of T4 to T3. 
7. Bile regulates excess cholesterol. 
8. Ulcers and gastritis can both be side effects of a bile deficiency. 

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand why your gallbladder is an important organ.