Can I eat honey if I have gallbladder polyps?

Patients with gallbladder polyps can eat honey in moderation, but should avoid excessive intake and intake of other high-sugar foods.

Gallbladder polyps are small protrusions inside the gallbladder, mainly caused by cholesterol or inflammatory hyperplasia, and in most cases there are no obvious symptoms. Although honey is natural, its main component is sugar. Excessive intake may increase the burden on the liver and gallbladder, especially if there are gallbladder problems, so sugar intake needs to be controlled.

Honey, in appropriate amounts, can lubricate the intestines and stomach and help boost immunity. However, patients with gallbladder polyps need to pay more attention to their overall diet, reduce high-fat, high-cholesterol foods, and keep their daily diet light and diverse. Avoiding abnormal bile secretion is the key to reducing further burden on the gallbladder.

It is recommended that patients with gallbladder polyps take no more than one teaspoon of honey per day, and it is best to drink it in the morning after mixing it with warm water, and avoid eating too much sweets on an empty stomach. If gallbladder polyps are accompanied by pain or other discomfort, you should seek medical attention in time to assess the nature of the lesion and the need for treatment, and avoid delays. It is important to maintain a balanced diet and exercise appropriately to stay healthy.