What Could Cause a Gallstone to Form?
Most likely, something in your lifestyle is contributing to your gallstone formation. Most gallstones are formed because of obesity. Being overweight is a major risk of gallstones because it leads to excess cholesterol in bile, low bile salts, and diminished emptying of gallbladder- all which are factors of gallstone production. A diet high in fat and sugar combined with an inactive lifestyle increases your risk. In addition, low-calorie, rapid weight-loss diets tend to disrupt your bile chemistry. For instance, if you lose more than 3 pounds a week, you could be at risk for gallstone formation. Flushing Gallstones Naturally One of the more popular gallstone treatments consists of a liver “cleanse.” With a liver cleanse, you are rewarding your liver for its daily work and in the process you are helping to alleviate the possibility of additional strain being placed on the gallbladder with the excess cholesterol and bile salts that can accumulate with an under-functioning liver. The live
