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Are gallbladder removal surgeries/appendectomies really necessary? — Whalespan

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Are gallbladder removal surgeries/appendectomies really necessary?

Paul Saladino7m · 2022-04-15

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✓Well SupportedCholesterol gallstones are typically formed due to an imbalance in cholesterol and phosphatidylcholine in bile, often caused by choline deficiency.◐Partially SupportedGallbladder removal reduces the body's capacity to store concentrated bile, impacting digestion.◐Partially SupportedGallbladder and bile contain nutrients that support the biliary tract, including choline, which are often absent in modern diets.◐Partially SupportedHigh-dose probiotics can help resolve appendicitis-like symptoms.Not Supported

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Being vegan or vegetarian can lead to choline deficiency, gallstones, and unnecessary gallbladder removal.

◐Partially SupportedCholine, found in animal foods and fats, is necessary for the body to produce proper bile.

◐Partially SupportedBile is antimicrobial and helps neutralize pathogens in food; its absence after gallbladder removal can worsen gut dysbiosis and impair digestion.

◐Partially SupportedAppendicitis is related to diet and potential gut dysbiosis or immunological factors.

◐Partially SupportedThe appendix may function as a storage facility for beneficial microbes, releasing them when the intestines are compromised.

◐Partially SupportedThe appendix may play a role in immune function and its removal might have immune consequences.

◐Partially SupportedCholecystitis and appendicitis can be life-threatening and may require emergency surgery.

◐Partially SupportedDietary changes may prevent a significant portion of cholecystectomies and appendectomies.

◐Partially SupportedAn estimated 700,000 cholecystectomies are performed annually.