Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 This should help. The normal function of the gallbladder is to store bile produced by the liver, and to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine). Gallstones compose a solid formation of cholesterol and bile salts. However, research shows that approximately 80 to 90 percent of all gallstones are cholesterol gallstones which form when the liver begins secreting bile that is abnormally saturated with cholesterol. The excess cholesterol crystallizes and then forms stones which are stored in the gallbladder or the cystic duct. Gallstones can also form due to low levels of bile acids and bile lecithin. Betsy Okonski <okonskis wrote: Hi folks,but I was wondering if anyone knew of any research on the gall stones verifyingtheir content one way or another? Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 No Betsy, Olive oil in no way contributes to gall stones. Gall stones are formed because the body does not empty bile into the duodenum as it should. This keeps it piling up and of course the cholesterol begins to form stones as it settles. This also backs the cholesterol up into the blood causing high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Don Quai - Betsy Okonski herbal remedies Friday, December 26, 2003 2:56 PM [herbal remedies] liver cleanse/gall stones Hi folks, ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release 12/26/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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