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Gallstones or choleliths is the forming of stones which can go into gall bladder and cause blockage, cramps, or inflammation. Or wikipedia says: gallstones (choleliths) are crystalline bodies formed within the body by accretion or concretion of normal or abnormal bile components (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallstone). The channelization of gall to duodenum is disrupted and cause the disruption of fat absorption. There are two types of gallstones i.e.: cholesterol stones and  pigment stones (which consists of bilirubin and calcium salts).

This can be caused by obesity, medicines, genetic, digestion system disease for cholesterol stones, and the general cause of pigment stones is underweight, lack of protein and fat and cirrhosis.

For cases of gallstones, the suggested Nutrilite for helping the sufferer are as follows:

• CH Balance with Green Tea Extract 2×1 softgels daily, for fat metabolism and to increase the liver function
• Lecithin E 3×1 tablets daily, for fat metabolism and to increase the function of liver
• Protein Powder 2×1 scoops/day to increase the protein provision and to repair the liver condition
• Fruit & Vegetable Fiber 3×1 tablets daily, to increase the good provision of fiber to bind the excess of gall acid in digestive system.
• Double X 2x(1-1-1) tablets daily to avoid the deficiency of vitamins and minerals and to provide antioxidant for body
• Antioxidants Natural Multi Carotene, Bio C Plus, and Wheat Germ E each 3×1 tablets daily

Please avoid high-fat foods, fried foods, and foods that can cause gas (puffing) like cabbage, cassava, kidney bean, mustard greens, radish, cucumber, durian, and jackfruit.