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What if you Don’t Have a Gall Bladder?

Worried that missing your gallbladder means you can’t recover from mold? No worries! As the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to reassure you that you can heal from mold, gallbladder or not. 

I’m Dr. Jill Crista, seasoned mold expert, and I’m here to explain how it works and share my simple tweaks for detox success. Ready to conquer mold and take back your health? Let’s dive in!


Can You Still Beat Mold Without a Gallbladder?

Absolutely, you can recover from mold without a gallbladder! The good news is the gallbladder is just a storage sack. Here’s why you’re not at a disadvantage:

  • Bile’s Origin: Your liver makes bile, not your gallbladder, so as long as you have a liver, you’re good to go.
  • Mold Recovery Possible: Bile is key to flushing mycotoxins, and your liver’s got you covered.
  • Small Adjustments: A few tweaks to your detox plan make all the difference.

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Why Bile Matters for Mold Detox

I talk non-stop about bile, “bile, bile, bile” because it’s crucial for mold recovery. Here’s why bile is your detox hero:

  • Mycotoxin Transport: Bile carries mycotoxins out of your body, swapping toxin-loaded oils for healthy fats.
  • Liver’s Role: Your liver produces bile continuously, even without a gallbladder to store it.
  • No Gallbladder Impact: Without a gallbladder, bile drips steadily into your intestines, which just requires a slight detox tweak.

How to Tweak Binders Without a Gallbladder

Without a gallbladder, bile flows constantly instead of in bursts when you eat. Since there’s no storage sack, the bile is drip, drip, dripping all throughout the day. Here’s how to adjust:

  • Frequent Binders: Use insoluble fiber binders (e.g., psyllium husk, flax seeds, bran) with every meal to catch the steady bile drip.
  • Why It Works: Spreading binders throughout the day ensures you’re grabbing mycotoxin-loaded bile more efficiently.
  • Explore Options: Check binders in my store for my top binder picks.
  • Avoid Constipation: No binders if you’re backed up—keep digestion moving to flush toxins.

Tips for Mold Recovery Success

My tweaks make mold detox doable, even without a gallbladder. Here’s how to set yourself up for success:

  • Avoid Mold Exposure: Steer clear of damp, musty spaces to reduce mycotoxin load
  • Support Liver Health: Boost bile production with nutrients like taurine or herbs like milk thistle (find binders in my store).
  • Stay Consistent: Take food-based binders like flax and psyllium with meals daily to keep up with the constant bile flow.
  • Learn More: Check out my masterclass on binders to gain binder mastery – with and without a gallbladder..

You’re Ready to Conquer Mold!

No gallbladder? No problem! Your liver is the chief for bile production and keeps you in the game, and my binder tweaks—using insoluble fiber with every meal—ensures that you can flush mycotoxins efficiently. Check out my recommended binders and course in my store to get started. 

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