A common misconception in the nutritional space is that a high-fat, ketogenic lifestyle is impossible for someone who has had their gallbladder removed (a cholecystectomy). Because the gallbladder is intimately involved in the digestion of dietary fat, its absence presents a clear physiological challenge. However, the removal of this organ does not eliminate the body’s ability to process lipids; it simply alters the delivery method. By understanding the exact biology of how bile works and making a few strategic adjustments, individuals without a gallbladder can successfully and comfortably navigate a clean ketogenic diet. The Physiology of Bile Delivery To understand the solution, we must clarify the role of the organs involved. A common misunderstanding is that the gallbladder produces bile. It does not. Bile - the digestive fluid responsible for emulsifying fats so they can be absorbed - is manufactured exclusively by the liver. The gallbladder is simply a storage reservoir . In a h...
Nearly twenty years ago, I started a blog called The Path is Too Deep, a geeky reference to a rare computer error message. A great deal of life has happened since then, a life I would like to share. So, here again, are some random bits of unfiltered Chris.