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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 63| Page 15 Q: I have high bilirubin on my blood test. Are there any supplements that can help with that? A: I would recommend calcium d-glucarate, drinking kombucha, and taking a liver/ gallbladder supplement containing milk thistle, artichoke, and dandelion. Also, get 30 minutes of sunlight on the skin twice daily. Calcium d-glucarate may help with the conjugation of bilirubin, which is necessary to lower bilirubin levels. Kombucha contains glucuronic acid, which may also help with the conjugation. A liver/gallbladder supplement may be necessary to release excessive bilirubin into the intestines, which will then be pooped out. Eat two apples a day to soften any potential gallstones and to stay regular. Check for hemolytic anemia, Gilbert's syndrome, hepatitis, gallstones and liver markers. Be well. Q: Collin, you recommended that I go on a plant-based diet to lower my cholesterol and it is working for that, but I have lost weight, which I didn't need to lose, along with a loss in muscle mass. In light of these issues, which protein would you recommend for me? I have a plant-based collagen powder I use every day. A: Collagen IS protein (whether it's a plant- based "collagen" or animal-based collagen), so, protein may not be what you need since you already have a protein powder. Increase the fats and carbs in your diet. Try 6 tablespoons of almond butter per day and eat more carbs. Not only do nuts lower cholesterol, but they are high in calories to help with weight gain. More calories, fats, and carbs should translate to more glycogen in your muscles. You may not have lost any muscle yet. If your muscles are looking smaller or feeling weaker, it may be due to a loss in glycogen in the muscles. Glycogen is carbohydrate stored in the form of fat. Glycogen is a key fuel source for the muscles, so, if you have lost glycogen, then your muscles probably won't be as strong or look as full, but again, it doesn't mean that you have less muscle. Though, over time, less fuel for the muscles could translate to smaller muscles. Hope that helps. with Collin Gow, C. N. C. with Collin Gow, C. N. C. Q & A Collin Gow, C.N.C. is a certified nutritional consultant who has been working in the fields of health and nutrition for over 14 years and researching for over 20 years. Collin is currently employed at Abby's Health and Nutrition consulting and educating in the Tampa Bay area.