The gallbladder is an organ for storing and concentrating bile, which is mainly produced by the liver and secreted continuously, with as much as 800-1200ml of bile secreted every day. Under physiological conditions, the bile secreted by the liver does not enter the small intestine under non-feeding conditions but enters the gallbladder to be stored and concentrated. Bile is continuously produced by the liver and contains water, bile salts, cholesterol, bile pigments, phospholipids and other complexities. Under normal circumstances, all the various components of bile are dissolved in bile, but when the ratio of bile is out of balance, insoluble components, precipitation, or stones are likely to occur. Because the gallbladder has the function of concentrating bile, and as water is absorbed continuously, bile becomes thick and easily induces cholesterol precipitation, so stones are easily formed in the gallbladder. However, the causes of gallstones are complex and varied, and gallstones can also be formed in the bile ducts, either in the gallbladder or in the bile ducts. Gallbladder stones are a type of gallstone, and factors that affect the ratio of cholesterol to bile acid concentration and cause bile stagnation can lead to stone formation. It can be simply understood that when bile is stagnant or concentrated, it tends to form precipitates, which over time form insoluble stones. On the other hand, the occurrence of gallbladder stones is also related to the body type. Gallbladder stones tend to occur in the 3F group (forty, female, fatty) – 40 years old obese women. It is worth mentioning that gallbladder stones are also closely related to lifestyle habits. Not eating breakfast is more likely to get gallbladder stones Bile in the gallbladder is stored from the beginning after dinner, if the next day is not to eat breakfast, after about 12 hours of storage and concentration, the cholesterol in the bile is more saturated, easy to form cholesterol crystals, day after day gradually form stones. If you eat breakfast normally, the cholesterol will be discharged with the bile because of the contraction of the gallbladder, and the food will stimulate the secretion of bile instead of accumulating in the gallbladder, so it is not easy to form stones because of the high saturation of cholesterol in the bile. How to prevent Although gallbladder stones have a good incidence of people (obese women over 40 years old), but through the adjustment of lifestyle habits can still have a positive effect on the prevention of gallbladder stones. Regular diet A regular diet (three meals a day) allows the bile to be excreted regularly without excessive concentration, thus preventing the formation of stones. Weight control and proper diet Obesity makes us more prone to gallbladder stones, so it is important to avoid a high-fat, high-calorie diet and maintain a good weight. Eating more fiber-rich foods can improve cholesterol metabolism and help prevent stone formation. Vegetarians should supplement lecithin appropriately In normal people, cholesterol is mixed with bile salts and lecithin in a certain ratio in microgel-like suspension of bile, and when this ratio is disrupted, gallstones are easily formed. Some vegetarians do not consume enough lecithin, and the excessive fiber in vegetarian diets hinders the reabsorption of bile acids and reduces the concentration of bile salts in bile, so lecithin should be supplemented appropriately. Weight control Maintain a certain amount of exercise and avoid prolonged sedentary activities, such as prolonged use of computers and prolonged TV viewing after dinner.