How does hypothyroidism affect gallbladder function?

In this video, Dr. Kharazzian discusses hypothyroidism and gall bladder function. He links hypothyroidism to gall bladder malfunction and explains why it is important to notice the signs of hypothyroidism and know when one gets diagnosed with hypothyroidism to prevent gall bladder sludge.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:11 How long does it take for you to be diagnosed
1:39 One thing that you need to understand about thyroid hormones on the gall bladder
3:58 Thing to understand about people with gall stone issues
4:15 Symptoms of gall bladder dysfunction
5:26 What happens to people with gall bladder obstruction
7:00 What you need to know if you have the symptoms
7:12 Risk factors of gallstone
8:24 Non-modifiable factors
10:41 Key thing to understand about bio-release
11:13 Things that start to show up when fat-soluble vitamins develop malabsorption
13:13 What to do when you are inflamed.
14:35 Signs that you have gall bladder issues
15:06 Conclusion

Show notes:

Many hypothyroid patients develop gallbladder issues because it takes so long to receive a diagnosis :35

Thyroid hormones are necessary to optimize gallbladder function 1:55

Gallbladder sludge develops before gallstones in hypothyroid patients who go undiagnosed for years 3:15

Don't confuse gallstone obstruction with the formation of gallstones 4:30

Risk factors for gallstones in addition to hypothyroidism 7:57

Gallbladder sludge and gallstones can cause chronic gut inflammation and leaky gut 10:20

When you develop gallbladder sludge and gallstones, this throws off your gastrointestinal physiology. 10:07

Poor gallbladder function can impact absorption of the vital fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K, and E 11:05

Proper hypothyroid diagnosis and management is vital for healthy gallbladder function 13:30

Thyroid hormones are necessary to activate smooth muscle contraction of the gallbladder. 13:53