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lax mom
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I found this out by accident.

I knew I needed Emulsified Cod Liver Oil because my body can't break down regular fish oil.

If you don't have a gallbladder, you need help absorbing other fat soluble vitamins (ex. Vit E).

No wonder I feel like I've been wasting money on many of my supplements. My body probably isn't absorbing most of them.

I think absorbsion problems also happen with leaky gut.

Any tips?

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steve1906
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http://www.liverdoctor.com/what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-a-gallbladder/

http://www.liverdoctor.com/what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-a-gallbladder/

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lpkayak
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I never thought of that I take a lot of fish the big difference maybe because I take a lot 6000 a I also take e and coq10

try not to but these supplements for me I do get good quality ones I know they were when I don't have different

for all I know they told me they took out that gall bladder and never did

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Razzle
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I know I can absorb Vitamin D3 topically, because it gives me the same side-effects if I use too much as what I get when taking it orally.

So you might try to find liquid versions of the fat-soluble vitamins and use them topically in addition to orally to see if that boosts your absorption.

I also think the suggestions on the website posted by Steve1906 above are good...

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lax mom
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Thanks for the link Steve.

lp: I thought I was absorbing my fish oil. Then I told a lady at the health food store that I was craving fat and didn't know why.

It was because I wasn't absorbing my fish oil. When I started taking Emulsified cod liver oil, it really helped.

Razzle: good advice. I didn't know there was a topical D3.

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Razzle
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I just use a liquid oral D3 on my skin...because it is based in olive oil, it absorbs just fine...

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lax mom
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Does anyone know if I need to take Digestive Enzymes when I take my Essential Pro Liposomal Glutathione softgels?

It's in a "phospholipid base" which I guess is fat, which I cannot break down.

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faithful777
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If your gallbladder is gone, you absolutely need digestive enzymes.

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