Evidence supporting the use of: Butter
For the body system: Gall Bladder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Butter has traditionally been considered supportive of gallbladder health, particularly in folk and ancestral diets. The rationale stems from butter’s high content of short- and medium-chain fatty acids, such as butyric acid, which are easier to digest compared to long-chain fats found in certain vegetable oils and animal fats. Historically, traditional health systems and some early 20th-century nutritionists viewed butter as a "safe fat" for those with gallbladder issues because it stimulates bile flow gently, potentially reducing the risk of gallstone formation associated with low-fat diets or sudden high-fat intake. However, there is little direct scientific evidence supporting butter as a therapeutic agent for gallbladder disease. Modern medical guidelines often recommend reducing overall fat intake for people with gallbladder problems, but do not specifically endorse butter as beneficial. In summary, the use of butter to support the gallbladder is rooted in tradition and anecdote rather than robust clinical trials or scientific validation.

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