Gallbladder

Nutrients connected to Gallbladder

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• DandelionDocumented risk

  The EU herbal committee lists bile duct blockage, cholangitis, gallstones and other biliary disease as reasons not to use dandelion root with herb.

• RosemaryDocumented risk

  Gallstones, bile duct obstruction and other biliary disorders need medical supervision before oral use, per the EU monograph.

• Artichoke leafDocumented risk

  The EU monograph lists gallstones and other biliary disorders as contraindications that need medical advice.

• CardamomDocumented risk

  People with gallstones are advised to keep to food amounts because the seed can trigger gallstone colic.

• BoldoDocumented risk

  The EU contraindicates boldo leaf with gallstones and other bile-duct disorders; boldine may increase bile production.

• FumitoryDocumented risk

  Fumitory may stimulate bile secretion, so EMA advises against it with gallstones or other bile-system disease.

• Rosemary TeaDocumented risk

  Gallstones and bile duct disorders need medical supervision per the EU monograph.

• Dandelion TeaDocumented risk

  The EU monograph does not recommend dandelion root with gallstones or bile duct problems because it may stimulate bile flow.

• Turmeric TeaDocumented risk

  EU monograph: not recommended with bile duct obstruction, cholangitis or gallstones.

• Cardamom TeaDocumented risk

  A consumer reference advises food amounts only for people with gallstones because the seed can trigger gallstone colic; single source.

• Curcumin (turmeric supplements)Preliminary or mixed

  A small study in healthy volunteers found curcumin made the gallbladder contract; people with gallbladder disease were not studied, so ask a clinician.

• GingerDocumented risk

  Memorial Sloan Kettering advises people with gallstones to avoid ginger supplements because ginger may increase bile flow.

• WormwoodDocumented risk

  The EU monograph says not to use wormwood with bile duct blockage or cholangitis, and people with gallstones should see a doctor first.

• GingerDocumented risk

  Memorial Sloan Kettering advises people with gallstones to avoid ginger supplements because ginger may increase bile flow.

• CarawayDocumented risk

  The EU committee does not recommend caraway medicines in liver disease, cholangitis, gallstones or other bile-duct disorders.

• Peppermint TeaDocumented risk

  The EU monograph advises caution with gallstones and other bile-duct disorders.

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