What Does the Gallbladder Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Kills Pathogens in the Gut
Some bacteria and other parasites can survive in the acidic environment of the stomach so that they get through into the duodenum. Fortunately, bile is slightly alkaline.
This means that, together with the sodium bicarbonate produced in the pancreas, it neutralizes the acidity from the stomach, thereby destroying the harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and candida yeast within the duodenum. This action protects the gut and the body in general from harmful activity of these pathogens.
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