LOSE IT! The Low Carb & Paleo Way

NO GALLBLADDER, NO FAT?

Your gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located in the upper right of your abdomen, is responsible for storing and releasing bile, which helps your digestive system break down fat in the food you eat. This is the reason people who’ve experienced complications like gallstones or who’ve had their gallbladder removed worry that a low-carb, high-fat diet might not work for them. The good news is, with some adjustments to the low-carb lifestyle, they can still get all the benefits it offers.

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