Many people have gallstones inside their gut without even knowing it.
According to the journal, Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, gallstones occur in as many as 60 to 70 percent of American Indians, they are also more common in women, affecting people over the age of 40 and people with a family history of gallstones.
What are Gallstones?
Gallstones are pieces of stones formed in the gallbladder – a small organ located under the liver. These stones are develop because of fat deposits or too much cholesterol in the body.
Gallstones are formed when there is an imbalance in the substances that makes up bile. For instance, cholesterol stones may develop as a result of too much cholesterol in the bile. Another cause may be the inability of the gallbladder to empty properly.
Your gallbladder needs to empty bile in order to stay healthy and to function properly. Otherwise, the bile becomes overly saturated, which causes stones to form.
If you despise having these symptoms and pesky stones inside you, as early as possible prevent these stones from forming. But how?
You can reduce your risk with lifestyle strategies. Start eating a balanced diet. Avoid fatty foods in your diet. Do not skip meals. Drink sufficient amounts of water each day to keep your body hydrated and to remove unwanted toxins from the body.
If you plan to lose weight, do it slowly. Aim to lose no more than two pounds a week because quick weight loss may increase your risk for gallstones and other health problems.
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