Bile Acid Diarrhea

What is behind bile acid diarrhea, and what can you do about it? Watch this quick video to find out.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Why bile can cause diarrhea
0:25 Bile and the gallbladder
1:02 Other reasons for too much bile
2:24 How to test for too much bile
2:35 Best remedies for bile acid diarrhea

In this video, we’re going to talk about bile acid diarrhea.

Bile can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Why? Because bile inhibits H2O reabsorption.

Since too much bile can cause diarrhea, you don’t want to take purified bile salts if you already have diarrhea—it can make matters worse.

The gallbladder stores bile, so your body has plenty when it needs it. Many times when you have the gallbladder removed, there’s no way to regulate the release of bile. This can cause too much bile in the small intestine, which may lead to diarrhea.

97% of your bile is recycled for future use. If you have damage to your intestines, you may not be able to reabsorb and reuse bile. This can cause you to have more bile in your intestines than you need. If you have this situation, it could be a sign of IBS or SIBO.

You can have the bile levels in your stool tested to check for high levels of bile.

Consuming fiber may help with symptoms. Fiber can bind with bile and potentially help regulate your stool. You want to cut back on your fat consumption. Fats stimulate the production and release of bile.

A low FODMAP diet may also help with a bile acid diarrhea situation.

Let me know how these remedies work for you in the comments below.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain the causes and remedies for bile acid diarrhea. I’ll see you in the next video.

[ArabellaCharm]

I had this issue for nearly a decade. I saw several doctors and they kept talking about "diet". I kept explaining that it doesn't matter what I eat, I have immediate need to go. One even tried to give me antidepressants 😠, like it was in my mind. It was almost debilitating because I literally went all day without eating until I got home. Finally one doctor understood because the same happened to his wife after gallbladder removal. He prescribed 4 grams of cholestipol a day (no, I didn't have high cholesterol). Changed my life completely! I can now eat with friends and no longer have to pull over at gas stations.

[jesusislord]

This explains chronic diarrhea after having a bowel resection because of nine feet of dead small bowel caused by Crohn's disease. In the years since two resections and two gastroenterologists, no one has explained this like you.
Thank you for sharing this!!! ☮️💖🙏

[salvationtimenow]

I had my gallbladder removed the end of 2022. I was doing fine a month after it was removed, but then I started have Bloading, diarrhea, gas excessively months later. I found that oily foods made the symptoms worse. I would wake up in the middle of the night with diarrhea ongoing. I was so afraid of going out in public places with the fear of having to pull over to a gas station because the diarrhea was uncontrollable. I started drinking 1 teaspoon of ACV in the morning diluted in 16oz of water before I eat. I repeat this at night after my last meal. And I still avoid lots of oily foods. I no longer have bloading, gas, or diarrhea. I feel as good as ever. I give Glory to GOD issue Resolved.

[sides_of_a_coin]

Between having gastric bypass and gallbladder removal I had chronic diarrhea. It was debilitating. My Dr prescribed colestipol. Game changer!

[samuelmaison]

I’ve been through the up and down of bile acid diarrhea. I’ve found that the more I acidify my stomach ( with betaine hydrochloride), the more the diarrhea goes away. Hope that helped someone!

[clint]

Thanks Dr Berg I'm doing a whole bag of steamed vegetable and 5oz chicken for a Diet and this happened within two days and my waist slimmed down within 3 days.. reminded me of a video you did about liver backing up..

[alievskayatamara]

Thank you so much Dr.Berg. I'm following your information a few years. I think my IBS gone with your advices. 1.5 MAD. No snacks. No sugar. No carbs. Fantastic

[liliacollazo]

You are absolutely a wonderful doctor and resource for all of us.

[AndreaShink]

I had this problem for a long while... which created an internal hemorrhoid problem. Terrible! I started drinking ACV and both issues were resolved. Now, I just have a belching issue, which I'm working on with the help of your vids. Thanks, Doc!

[JadeRepayeStarchild]

Ever since my gallbladder was removed. Wish I had known. Thank you.

[Helen-jwyb]

Wish I'd seen this before my Mum died. She had her gall bladder removed & the rest of her life had tummy issues which ruined her life. Thanks for helping others though. I'm beginning to think that I can't believe anything we've been told anymore by the NHS etc. Your video on acid reflux was very illuminating too. Been given the exact opposite treatment to what was required. Have started taking apple cider vinegar...& symptoms have completely gone! Throw the antacids away folks!!

[Mary-fm]

God bless all as it has save me from worry and thinking all day. So now I will have my gallbladder removed and will stop the bile salts as I have thought I was doing
good. I thank all sending in their info and the dr., bless you all and in my prayers.

[iamketovoreshorts]

WE ALL CHASE 1 GOAL! To find what works for us to FEEL THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAVE!

[mariontilton]

Thank you. Can you do more videos on problems with the Gall Bladder being removed please.

[lisanielsenviolin]

Very interesting. I didn’t know that there were times when you should not take bile salts. Thank you for information on fodmap vegetables. My brother has Crohn’s disease and he is using FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides And Polyols).

[juliette-mansour]

What a gem of a channel! Thank you Dr. Berg for all you do. One of us in the family is on a Keto diet and the other had their gallbladder removed and suffers from this, and so we're challenged with how to eat together (because of the fat issue). How can I incorporate the fat in my diet so I can remain on Keto without exacerbating the issue for the other person?

[debrawheeler]

My diarrhea is an affect of a stressful
person that is family. Otherwise, I feel great.

[TruDescendent]

What if you still have your gallbladder?

[cesarvazquez]

Very interesting. I have exactly that problem. Bile acid diarrhea.

[CC-ytwk]

Wow !!
Thank you so kindly for this video.
My gall bladder was removed.