Podcast Episode

1024 - How to Save Your Gallbladder and Avoid Surgery

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare·Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC·18 August 2026·24 min

About this episode

Gallbladder removal may not always be the only option. In this video, Dr. Scott Spiridigliozzi explains how SIBO and gut dysbiosis may contribute to gallstones, sludge, and poor gallbladder function. He also shares two patient cases and the gut-focused protocol used to resolve their symptoms and help them avoid surgery. ✅ Learn more about our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ 💊 Supplement Protocol 📖Free Low FODMAP Diet Guide: https://drruscio.com/guides/get-low-fodmap-diet-guide/ Triple Therapy Sticks: https://store.drruscio.com/products/triple-therapy-probiotic?variant=40164201922757 62 billion CFU per serving Dose range: 1-3 packets per day May be taken with or without food Herbal antimicrobials (SIBO Biofilm Protocol: https://drruscio.com/biofilm-protocol/) 1st month: Biota-Clear 1a: https://store.drruscio.com/products/biota-clear-1a?variant=31925255471156 4 pills, 2x per day, best with food. 2 bottles of 120 capsules needed per month Biota-Clear 1b: https://store.drruscio.com/products/biota-clear-1b?variant=5245784522789 2 pills, 2x per day, best with food. 2 bottles of 60 capsules needed per month 2nd month: Biota-Clear 2a: https://store.drruscio.com/products/biota-clear-2a?variant=4964993171493 3 pills, 2x per day, best with food. 2 bottles of 90 capsules needed per month Biota-Clear 2b: https://store.drruscio.com/products/biota-clear-2b?variant=5245785145381 3 pills, 2x per day, best with food. 2 bottles of 90 capsules needed per month Take along with antimicrobials: Biota Dissolve: https://store.drruscio.com/products/biota-dissolve 3 capsules, 2x per day, on an empty stomach Glycine: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Glycine-Vegetarian-Capsules/dp/B00B35A394/ref=sr_1_6 3 capsules 2x daily with or without food TUDCA: https://www.amazon.com/Supplement-Servings-Double-Wood-Supplements/dp/B07YQ6J6FW/ref=sr_1_4?th=1 1-2 caps 2x daily with food Optimal PC: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Health-Supplement-Phospholipid-Sunflower/dp/B00SLVJ54M/ref=sr_1_2 Start with 1 capsule 2x daily with food. Increase as tolerated to 3 caps 2x daily with food. Diarrhea can occur initially, and should improve over time. If it doesn't improve, lower the dose to whichever dose doesn't cause diarrhea. 👇 Watch more videos like this 👇 ➡️ How to Get Rid of Gallstones Naturally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm2ENwJ-F1g ➡️ Cure SIBO FASTER (New Research): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8MsOY5rgAU Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1 And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments! 👇Read these next 👇 ➡️ The 5 Most Evidence-Backed Gallstone Supplements: https://drruscio.com/gallstone-supplements/ 📌Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:47 Warning Signs 02:37 The Microbiome's Role 04:29 2 Types of Gut Imbalance 06:46 Patient Cases 09:44 Treatment Protocol 15:35 Patient Results 16:53 Key Takeaways 🎧 Audio Episode & Featured Studies 📉 Gastrointestinal microbiome and cholelithiasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36970590/ 📉 The characteristics of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with gallstone diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29392773/ 📉 Intestinal flora imbalance affects bile acid metabolism and is associated with gallstone formation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32143645/ 📉 Effects of oral tauroursodeoxycholic acid and/or intestinal probiotics on serum biochemical indexes and bile composition in patients with cholecystolithiasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36353477/ 📉 Effects of oral tauroursodeoxycholic acid and/or intestinal probiotics on serum biochemical indexes and bile composition in patients with cholecystolithiasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36353477/ 📉 Biofilm Disruption Enhances Antimicrobial Therapy for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41394228/ 📉 The effect of ursodeoxycholic acid in dissolving gallstones formed after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: retrospective cohort study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11885402/ Follow Me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRuscio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drruscio/ DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.