Gallstones For the same reason it may help with kidney stones, the alkalizing properties of chanca piedra may help prevent gallstones as well
Anatomically, blood flow from the internal organs and intestines is connected to the portal vein, which enables bacteria in the intestine to enter the systemic circulation blood system through the collateral branches of the portal vein circulation and cause systemic infection (Tripathi et al., 2018
This well-established importance underlies the role of vitamin B12 deficiency in mood imbalances, psychotic disorders, and neuronal health, particularly in elderly patients, where this deficiency is estimated to affect up to 40% of the population (72)
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