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"Less frequently used drugs for high cholesterol include the bile acid sequestrants and fibrates. BILE ACID SEQUESTRANTS: cholestyramine (Questran), colesevelan (Welchol), and colestipol (Colestid) Bile acid sequestrants are sometimes used in combination with statins, and may be used alone in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Actions: bile acid sequestrants work by preventing cholesterol from being absorbed, and increasing the amount that's flushed out of the body." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Cut Saturated Fat First the biology: bile helps digest fat. Now the reality: A typical American diet is heavy on fats and cholesterol from animal protein and hydrogenated oils, both of which tend to saturate bile—which is stored in the gallbladder. Over time, the excess cholesterol begins to calcify and form gallstones, which become painful when they move through the small bile ducts leading to the liver. If you've been showing signs of gallbladder disease or stones, the first step is to cut the fat from fried food and animal protein in your diet and eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Post mortems and analysis The AHC conducted post mortems on at least 11 of the sheep and "observed black patches in the small intestines, enlarged bile duct and liver with discoloration, and accumulation of pericardial fluid." Shepherds who did their own post mortems similarly found "black patches in the intestine and enlarged bile duct and black patches on the liver."34 According to the investigative team, the findings "suggest severe irritation of the intestines and associated organs (bile duct, liver) connected to the absorption and assimilation of food and processing of toxins." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.)

"Increased loss of bile is associated with a reduction in LDL cholesterol (because the body requires blood cholesterol to manufacture more of the bile acid it just lost), which is a very good thing. There is even evidence that the presence of viscous fiber in the intestines may decrease the body's natural production of cholesterol—you're beating cholesterol coming and going, so to speak. So where do you get these valuable viscous fibers? Basically, many of the foods we know of as being high in the type of fiber formerly known as soluble fiber are high in viscous fiber." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"In this world, patients and healers share the conviction that bodily health depends on maintaining a precarious balance of the body's four fluid constituents, or 'humours': blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile. These humours are visible fluids, substances that can emerge spontaneously from the (sick) body or be brought forth by medical or surgical interventions." - Roberta Bivins, Alternative Medicine?: A History (Get the book.)

"It has been hypothesized that high-calcium diets prevent colon cancer in two ways: first, it inhibits the growth of critical cells in the colon,83 84 and second, it binds up intestinal bile acids. These bile acids arise in the liver, move to the intestine and are thought to get into the large bowel and promote colon cancer development. By binding these bile acids, calcium is said to prevent colon cancer." - T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (Get the book.)

"For example, the digestive secretions from the liver and liver bile range between 7.1 and 8.5. bile from the gallbladder ranges from 5.0 to 7.7. If any of these pH systems are not at the optimal pH range, the digestive and metabolic enzymes in those areas and organs will function sub-optimally and we will suffer from decreased health. With the exception of the blood, all of these systems have a wide range of pH, in part so they can shift pH to maintain a balance of the blood pH. In the author's thirty-five years of experience, the healthiest blood pH is between the narrow range of 7.42 and 7." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Chemical reactions in liver fueied by vitamins minerals, amino acids, l^and phyto nutrients^ PHASE II: This is the final step in detoxification, which safely packages up the dangerous by-products from Phase I to be excreted in the urine, bile, and stool. Toxins stored in brain and other tissues. This leads to chronic illnesses such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, depression, etc. Toxins are eliminated by the kidneys and eliminated via urine and by the liver via bile and stool." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Another research group demonstrated that calcium does reduce the presumably dangerous bile acids, but also observed that a high-wheat diet did an even better job of reducing the bile acids.86 But—and this is the really odd part—when a combination high-calcium and high-wheat diet was consumed, the binding effect on bile acids was weaker than for each individual supplement taken alone.86 It just goes to show that when individually-observed nutrient effects are combined, as in a dietary situation, the expected may become the unexpected." - T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (Get the book.)

"Over time, the excess cholesterol begins to calcify and form gallstones, which become painful when they move through the small bile ducts leading to the liver. If you've been showing signs of gallbladder disease or stones, the first step is to cut the fat from fried food and animal protein in your diet and eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables. Make sure you're getting enough protein from other sources, though, since protein aids in bile production (this is the part of the equation many people with gallbladder problems overlook)." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Primary bile acids are made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder to aid in fat digestion. Secondary bile acids (primary bile acids transformed by normal bacteria in the gut) have been implicated as colon tumor promoters. High-fat diets promote colon cancer by increasing the amount of secondary bile acids in the colon, whereas the phytonutrients in soy foods protect against colon cancer by reducing high levels of secondary bile acids." - Robert Hass, M.S., Permanent Remissions (Get the book.)

"Lecithin is said to be effective at breaking down the fats that stress bile production. You can buy lecithin granules, or boost your intake of natural sources of lecithin, by eating or drinking soy products and beet juice. Note: Consult your doctor before taking lecithin, which can raise your triglyceride level. • Peppermint Purifier I^ppermint has long been used as a soothing after-dinner drink, as this common herb aids digestion and helps increase bile production. These are just the things your body needs (after a rich meal) to prevent gallstone formation." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"High-fiber diets also bind bile acids that can cause colon cancer. bile acids aid in the digestion, transportation, and elimination of fats. Dietary fiber found in wheat bran and oat bran help prevent the conversion of bile acids to secondary bile acids that can promote colorectal cancer. One study showed that adding whole-wheat and oat fiber-enriched bread to the diets of adults in Finland to double their intake of fiber reduced concentrations of secondary and total bile acids and the risk of colon cancer." - Robert Hass, M.S., Permanent Remissions (Get the book.)

"Fecal matter also contains bile, which carries the waste products that result from the breakdown (catabolism) of red blood cells and other harmful substances. In addition, one third of the excreted waste consists of intestinal bacteria. The body can only function smoothly and efficiently if the bowel removes the daily accumulated waste every day. Intestinal congestion arises when foods are inadequately digested. The natural consequence is the back-flushing of waste into the lymph, blood, and upper parts of the body, including the stomach, chest, throat, neck, sensory organs, and brain." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"It also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and bile and is known for relieving gallbladder problems and indigestion. Most supplements these days contain a mix of enzymes like bromelain, found in pineapple, papain from papaya, and proteolytic enzymes, which are animal-derived enzymes that break down proteins. I recommend a digestive enzyme supplement that also contains HCI; many good supplements do. Alternately you can take an HCI supplement on its own. The most common form of HCI supplement is called betaine-HCl." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"When the bile enters the intestines, the copper is given another chance at absorption. Prolonged zinc supplementation above the recommended upper level of intake of 40 mg can reduce copper absorption. High levels of zinc increase intestinal production of metallothionein, which binds certain metals and can prevent their absorption. On the other hand, high iron intakes in infants may interfere with copper absorption. RDAs have been established for copper to prevent deficiency, as seen in Table 13-3." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Zinc can return to the intestines in: (a) Pancreatic juice. (b) bile. (c) Insulin. (d) Transferrin. 91. Iodine is needed by: (a) The hypothalamus gland. (b) The thyroid gland. (c) The liver. (d) The adrenal glands. 92. Deficiency of iodine can cause: (a) Beriberi. (b) Goiter. (c) Pellagra. (d) All of the above. 93. Which is NOT a good source of iodine? (a) Seaweed. (b) Fish. (c) Apples. (d) Iodized salt. 94. Selenium is part of which important antioxidant enzyme? (a) Superoxide dismutase. (b) Cytochrome. (c) Vitamin C. (d) Glutathione peroxidase. 95." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Folates and vitamin B]2 are exceptions to this rule and are regulated by the liver and released through the bile. The B vitamins are inactive until they are transformed into their coenzyme form. All of the water-soluble vitamins can act as important parts of the coenzymes that make enzymatic reactions possible, as seen in Figure 1-1. Enzyme Coenzyme Vitamin All of the B vitamins and vitamin C can act as catalysts for enzymatic reactions. Figure 1-1 Vitamins can form part of the coenzymes that activate enzymes." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Lowering cholesterol synthesis reduces bile production, which increases the risk for a backup of toxins in the liver. In some cases, statins can reduce the flow of bile so much that serious and acute liver inflammation occurs. There is also a direct increased risk for gallstone formation. Doctors handing out statins seldom know an individual's genetic P450 function; nor do they have the tools to properly monitor drug interactions. If the gall bladder suffers, they simply have it removed. What If a Person Needs Higher Cholesterol?" - Byron J. Richards, Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA's Betrayal of America (Get the book.)

"Minerals are recycled back to the stomach and intestines in the form of digestive juices and bile. These minerals, together with the minerals in food, are absorbed or reabsorbed as needed. About two gallons of digestive juices and minerals are recycled each day. Selective reabsorption through the intestines allows regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance. The kidneys do more than simply adjust the amount of water retained by the body. Kidneys also regulate certain electrolytes. For example, when body stores of sodium get low, the adrenal glands secrete the hormone aldosterone." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"There were risks, particularly bile duct injuries, malpractice claims for which increased fivefold.31 Enthusiasm for this surgery lowered the threshold for the operation, which resulted in a 22 % increase in the procedure. With more persons now having the surgery, the "total number of gall bladder related deaths in the population either stayed the same or, in some regions, increased by over 10%." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"As a rule, all stimulants have a strong dehydrating effect on the bile, blood, and digestive juices. To heal a cancerous growth, stimulants are counterproductive, and it is best to avoid them. To prevent dehydration, be certain to drink about 6-8 glasses of water (filtered and not chilled) per day. If you have cancer, also avoid: Chlorinated water: one of the most powerful cancer-producing chemicals around. Avoid drinking unfiltered tap water, swimming in chlorinated pools, or showering without a chlorine-removing filter." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.) "The resulting curbed secretion of bile lowers Agni, the digestive fire. Mary still associates the eating of her meals with the tension she experienced while sitting at the parental dinner table. Her unconscious attempt to avoid everything that has to do with food and eating, programs her body to do the same. The body cannot properly digest and absorb foods that are eaten in a hurry, hence the accumulation of large quantities of toxic waste in her small and large intestines." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Another class of older drugs, called bile acid sequestrants [e.g., cholestyramine (Locholest, Questran)], binds cholesterol in the gut and decreases its absorption. It lowers cholesterol, including "good" HDL levels. This drug can cause nutritional deficiencies through interference with absorption, as well as bloating and constipation, and should be avoided. Ezetimibe (Zetia) is a drug that blocks absorption of LDL cholesterol by the small intestine, thus lowering LDL cholesterol levels in the blood." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Think of the confusion and chaos this causes in the rest of the body, from producing more insulin and digestive juices, such as hydrochloric acid, bile, and enzymes, to having to eliminate ever-increasing amounts of harmful waste material. Elevated insulin secretions alone increase the risk of cancer in the body. Other drugs such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the contraceptive pill or injections lead to weight gain in up to 70% of users, once again interfering with the body's most basic functions. They also increase breast cancer risk." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Stomach acid stimulates other organs to function optimally by facilitating the flow of bile from the liver and encouraging the production of pancreatic enzymes. bile helps with the absorption of fats and oils and is involved with the regulation cholesterol. Pancreatic enzymes, released from the pancreas into the small intestine, digest protein, fat, and carbohydrate. The additional stomach acid allows for the proper absorption of a variety of nutrients, such as calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, vitamin A, vitamin E, and other B vitamins." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Lipase enzymes, found in our bile, break apart the triglyceride molecules. The triglyceride is converted into a monoglyceride, which the body can then absorb, along with the individual fatty acids and the glycerol. Fatty acids and monoglycerides are absorbed and transported by lipoproteins. These lipoproteins are the very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) that we have discussed earlier in the chapter. VLDL and LDL transport the fats from the liver to the cells in the body, and HDL returns the fats to the liver." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"These vital fluids are vata, pitta, and kapha—wind or breath, bile, and phlegm—and as in western humouralism, they are considered to be physical substances. But the dosas differ from the humours in that they are not just physical fluids. Simultaneously, they represent the active elements—air (paired with space), fire (paired with water), and water (paired with earth)—in Ayurveda's alchemical body-model, and thus are linked to the attributes and affinities of those elements." - Roberta Bivins, Alternative Medicine?: A History (Get the book.)

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