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Intermittent Fasting and Gallbladder Health: What You Need to Know

Intermittent Fasting and Gallbladder Health: What You Need to Know
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Jingduan Yang
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Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a weight loss and health improvement strategy. However, this practice may increase the risk of gallstones in some people, potentially leading to cholecystitis and even gallbladder removal surgery in severe cases.

Jingduan Yang
Jingduan Yang
M.D.
Dr. Jingduan Yang specializes in integrative medicine, psychiatry, and traditional Chinese medicine. He developed the ACES Model of Health and Medicine and leads clinical, educational, and research initiatives. As a principal founder of the Northern School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he advances whole-person care grounded in science, ethics, and humanity.