- UPC: 076280030846
- # 3084
Solaray Gallbladder Support Formula (90 VegCaps)
Formerly Solaray Gallstonex | Premium Herbal Support for Bile Flow & Fat Digestion
Give your digestive system the targeted botanical support it needs with Solaray Gallbladder Support Formula (formerly known as Solaray Gallstonex Gallstone Support Formula). Designed to supplement a fiber-rich, nutrient-dense diet, this synergistic herbal blend promotes smooth bile production, supports liver and gallbladder function, and eases post-meal digestive discomfort - especially after eating fats and oils. Formulated with guaranteed-potency botanical extracts including Artichoke Leaf (13% Caffeoylquinic Acid), Turmeric Root (95% Curcumin), Milk Thistle, and Peppermint, this comprehensive formula helps maintain healthy bile viscosity and supports the body’s natural elimination of metabolic waste.Why Gallbladder & Bile Health Matters
Your liver produces bile continuously, storing and concentrating it in the gallbladder until you consume fats. When food leaves the stomach, the gallbladder contracts to release bile into the small intestine, where it:- Emulsifies dietary fats so digestive enzymes can break them down efficiently.
- Aids the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E, and K) and essential fatty acids.
- Serves as an exit pathway for toxins, neutralized hormones, and excess cholesterol filtered by the liver.
Key Benefits of Solaray Gallbladder Support Formula
- Stimulates Natural Bile Flow (Choleretic & Cholagogue Action): High-potency artichoke and turmeric root extracts encourage both the liver to synthesize clean bile and the gallbladder to release it steadily.
- Soothes Digestive Discomfort: Peppermint aerial extract and ginger root relax the smooth muscle tissue of the intestinal wall and biliary tract, minimizing bloating and spasms after rich meals.
- Promotes Liver & Cellular Detoxification: Milk thistle seed delivers natural silymarin antioxidants that guard hepatic cells against oxidative damage while supporting routine phase II liver clearance.
- Maintains Balanced Bile Chemistry: By promoting active biliary circulation, this formula helps prevent the cholesterol supersaturation that contributes to biliary sludge and gallstone formation.
- Gentle Fluid & Kidney Balance: Couchgrass extract provides natural diuretic support to aid whole-body urinary and fluid filtration.
Complete Supplement Facts & Ingredient Breakdown
Each 3-capsule serving delivers laboratory-tested botanicals standardized for guaranteed purity and potency:| Supplement Facts | Serving Size: 3 VegCaps | Servings Per Container: 30 |
| Active Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) (leaf extract) (Guaranteed 55 mg [13%] Caffeoylquinic Acid) | 450 mg | * |
| Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) (aerial) | 300 mg | * |
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (root extract) (Guaranteed 190 mg [95%] Curcumin) | 200 mg | * |
| Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) (seed) | 150 mg | * |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (root extract) | 150 mg | * |
| Couchgrass (Elymus repens) (aerial) | 150 mg | * |
Other Ingredients
Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose, Acacia Gum, Silica, Tricalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, and Maltodextrin.Deep-Dive: How Each Herb Works in the Body
1. Artichoke Leaf Extract (450 mg / 13% Caffeoylquinic Acid)
Artichoke is one of nature’s premier choleretics (substances that stimulate bile production in the liver). Standardized to 55 mg of caffeoylquinic acids, it helps thin bile secretions, promotes lipid breakdown, and supports healthy cholesterol metabolism.2. Peppermint Aerial Parts (300 mg)
Peppermint’s naturally occurring volatile oils, including menthol, provide a natural antispasmodic effect on gastrointestinal and biliary smooth muscles. This relaxes tension in the bile duct, eases occasional cramping, and dispels intestinal gas.3. Turmeric Root Extract (200 mg / 95% Curcumin)
Supplying a concentrated 190 mg of pure curcuminoids, turmeric stimulates gallbladder emptying (cholagogue action) while providing antioxidant protection to the liver and surrounding tissues.4. Milk Thistle Seed (150 mg)
Recognized as the gold standard in herbal hepatoprotection, milk thistle contains flavonoid complexes (silymarin) that stabilize cell membranes, elevate intracellular glutathione, and promote optimal liver health.5. Ginger Root Extract (150 mg)
Rich in pungent gingerols and shogaols, ginger accelerates gastric motility, calms feelings of heaviness or nausea after high-fat meals, and complements artichoke for smooth, timely digestion.6. Couchgrass Aerial Parts (150 mg)
Traditionally used in European herbalism, couchgrass (Elymus repens) supports the renal tract and lymphatic flushing, ensuring harmonious fluid movement alongside bile excretion.Suggested Directions & Quality Commitment
- Suggested Use: Take three (3) VegCaps daily with a meal or a large glass of water, or as directed by your qualified healthcare practitioner. For sensitive stomachs, consider taking one capsule with each of your three main meals.
- Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Solaray Quality Promise: Solaray products are manufactured in an NSF-certified GMP facility. Every raw botanical lot undergoes identity verification, microbial screening, and testing for heavy metals to ensure absolute purity and label accuracy.
- Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. If you have active gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers, severe hyperacidity, or are pregnant/nursing, consult your physician prior to taking this supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Solaray Gallbladder Support Formula used for?
Solaray Gallbladder Support Formula is formulated to promote optimal gallbladder, liver, and biliary function. It encourages the liver to produce healthy bile, supports steady bile flow into the small intestine to break down dietary fats, and reduces occasional post-meal digestive heaviness, gas, and bloating.Is this the same product as Solaray Gallstonex?
Yes. Solaray originally marketed this formula under the name Gallstonex (Artichoke Special Formula). To better reflect its everyday wellness role and adhere to modern packaging guidelines, the formula was renamed Gallbladder Support Formula. The product code (#3084), active herbal blend, and potencies remain identical.Can I take Gallbladder Support Formula if my gallbladder has been removed?
Many individuals who have undergone a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) use gentle herbal blends like this to support ongoing liver function. While you no longer have a gallbladder to store bile, your liver still produces bile continuously. Botanical extracts like artichoke and milk thistle support liver performance and fat digestion; however, you should always consult your gastroenterologist or physician before introducing supplements after surgery.How does artichoke leaf extract help with a sluggish gallbladder?
Artichoke contains active caffeoylquinic acids that act as natural choleretics, meaning they encourage the liver cells to produce more fluid, less viscous bile. Enhanced bile flow prevents bile stasis (sludge) and facilitates smooth transit through the common bile duct into the duodenum.When is the best time to take this supplement?
For optimal fat breakdown and digestive comfort, it is recommended to take the capsules with food - specifically meals containing dietary fats - accompanied by an 8-ounce glass of water.Can this formula dissolve existing gallstones?
Dietary supplements are designed to support structure and function, not to cure, dissolve, or treat acute medical conditions such as symptomatic gallstones or biliary colic. If you suspect you have gallstones or experience severe pain in your upper right abdomen, seek professional medical evaluation immediately.Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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