Lecithin improves gallstone health by promoting bile balance and preventing the formation of cholesterol gallstones.
Lecithin contains phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid that emulsifies cholesterol in bile, keeping it dissolved and preventing it from crystallizing. When bile contains insufficient lecithin, cholesterol can precipitate, leading to gallstone formation.
Lecithin increases the ratio of phospholipids to cholesterol in bile, which improves bile solubility and reduces the risk of gallstone formation. A balanced bile composition is essential to prevent
By preventing the crystallization of cholesterol in bile, lecithin reduces the formation of cholesterol gallstones, which are the most common type of gallstones.