Nutritional Support After Gallbladder Removal : Gallbladder in a Bottle

Normal Gallbladder Function

The gallbladder is an essential digestive organ located on the right side of the body near the lower front portion of the liver.  It collects bile from the liver and stores it to be used in the digestion of fat.  When full of bile, the gallbladder is about the size of a small pear.  After emptying, the gallbladder resembles a deflated balloon.

Food leaving the stomach is called chyme.  When it leaves the stomach it enters the section of the small intestine called the duodenum.   If digestion has worked properly in the stomach the chyme will have a high acidity and contain partially digested proteins and partially digested fats.  The presence of these elements causes the duodenum to release two hormones; cholecystokinin (cck) and secretin.  CCK signals the pancreas to secrete pancreatic enzymes and also signals the gallbladder to contract to release its bile.  Secretin signals the pancreas to release a bicarbonate solution to neutralize the acidic chyme.

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PRIMAL BEEF TONGUE RECIPE

Raw Cow Tongue

If you have purchased a half or whole cow from an organic farmer you will likely receive the animals organs along with the meat.  These organs can be prepared in many delicious ways that are both a nutrient dense and healthy choice when derived from grass-fed, organic animals. In addition to liver, kidney, and heart, you may find a tongue included with your cow's organs.


As a culture we have become adverse to eating organs but there was a time, even in our culture, when they were prized for their dense nutrition.


In this post I'll detail my first attempt at preparing cow tongue.  I'll explain the recipe I used and my first cow tongue taste experience.

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We are not medical professionals. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely our own and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult your doctor before making any dietary or exercise changes.