Gallbladder Support — direct answers
What is it? Vitality Supplements Gallbladder Support is a food supplement providing a 1260mg 8-ingredient botanical nutrient complex per 2-capsule serving: Ox Bile 350mg (45% cholic acid), Milk Thistle Extract 200mg (80% silymarin), Artichoke Leaf Extract 200mg, Dandelion Root Extract 150mg, Turmeric Root Extract 150mg (95% curcuminoids), Ginger Root Extract 100mg, Taurine 100mg and Black Pepper Extract 10mg (95% piperine).
Is it vegetarian or vegan? No. Ox bile is bovine-derived. The capsule shell is vegetable cellulose but the contents are animal-derived. Not halal or kosher certified.
How much ox bile per serving? 350mg, standardised to 45% cholic acid (157.5mg declared cholic acid per serving).
How many ingredients? Eight. The 1260mg figure is the sum of all eight declared doses.
How many capsules? 60 cellulose capsules per pouch — 30 servings, a 30-day supply at two capsules daily.
How is it taken? As a food supplement, adults take 2 capsules daily with water, preferably with food, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
Is it tested? Third-party tested at an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for identity, heavy metals and microbial safety.
Where is it made? Manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Is it a medicine? No. Ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid are licensed UK prescription medicines; this is a food supplement containing dried ox bile as a food ingredient and does not replace any prescribed medicine.
Does the name make a health claim? No. The name describes the category of ingredients — bile acids and bitter botanicals — not an effect. No ingredient carries an authorised GB health claim.
Who should not take it? Not for under-18s, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult a doctor if taking medication or if you have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, liver disease or a diagnosed digestive condition.
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The body’s own emulsifier.
Supplied as a food ingredient.
Bile is the fluid the liver produces and the gallbladder concentrates. Its working components are bile acids such as cholic acid, which act as detergents for dietary fat. Ox bile is dried, purified bovine bile standardised to those acids. Around it we placed the bitter botanicals — artichoke, dandelion, milk thistle — that have been paired with bile in traditional use for centuries. This is the composition rationale; it is educational context about the ingredients, not a health claim.
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cholic acid
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Read this before you buy.
It isn’t for everyone.
Most ox bile listings bury the animal origin under a “vegetable capsule” line. We would rather lose a sale than mislead a vegetarian, so here it is up front.
What it contains
Dried, purified bovine bile standardised to 45% cholic acid, plus seven plant-derived ingredients and one amino acid.
- Bovine ox bile — stated plainly, not hidden behind the capsule line
- Capsule shell is vegetable cellulose — the contents are not
- Manufactured in the United Kingdom
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
Plain answers to the questions we get asked most.
- Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
- Not halal or kosher certified
- Not for pregnancy, breastfeeding or under-18s
- Not a substitute for a prescribed bile acid medicine (UDCA, cholic acid)
- Suitable for adults with no gallbladder, liver or bile-duct diagnosis who want a declared-dose ox bile and botanical formula
- Speak to your GP first if you take medication or have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction or liver disease
Eight ingredients. Four of them standardised.
Where an extract has a recognised marker compound, we declare the percentage. Where it doesn’t, we declare the whole-extract dose. Nothing is hidden in a blend.
Eight ingredients — the complete breakdown.
Three lead ingredients in full, five supporting botanicals and nutrients in brief. Every dose below matches the label.
What is ox bile?
Ox bile is bile from cattle that has been dried and purified into a powder. Bile itself is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; its principal working components are bile acids — chiefly cholic acid in bovine bile — which act as the body’s own emulsifiers for dietary fat.
Ox bile has been used as a food supplement ingredient for decades. It is not a medicine: ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid are licensed UK prescription medicines with specific indications, and this product neither is nor replaces them.
- 350mg per serving, standardised to 45% cholic acid (157.5mg declared)
- Bovine-derived — not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
- Stated plainly on the label and the product page
- Third-party tested for identity, heavy metals and microbial safety
What is milk thistle?
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a Mediterranean thistle whose seeds contain silymarin, a complex of flavonolignans of which silibinin is the major constituent. Silymarin is the marker compound used to standardise milk thistle extracts and is one of the most extensively characterised botanical extracts in the European pharmacopoeial literature.
Botanical health claims, including for milk thistle, are currently on hold in Great Britain pending assessment; we therefore describe the extract, not an effect.
- 200mg per serving, standardised to 80% silymarin (160mg declared)
- Seed extract from Silybum marianum
- Plant-derived
- Standardised extract — the silymarin percentage is declared on the label
What is artichoke leaf?
The globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a member of the thistle family; the leaves, rather than the edible flower head, are used in extracts. Artichoke leaf is characterised by its bitter caffeoylquinic acids, including cynarin, and has a long history in European bitters and aperitifs.
We declare the whole-extract dose because no single marker compound is universally recognised for standardisation.
- 200mg per serving, whole leaf extract
- Traditional European bitter botanical
- Plant-derived
- Third-party tested alongside the other ingredients
Dandelion Root
Taraxacum officinale root — the roasted root is a traditional bitter and a common coffee substitute across Europe. Declared as a whole-root extract; no marker compound is used for standardisation.
Turmeric Root
Curcuma longa rhizome standardised to 95% curcuminoids (142.5mg declared), of which curcumin is the principal member. Paired with black pepper extract as a bioavailability co-factor.
Ginger Root
Zingiber officinale rhizome, characterised by its pungent gingerols and shogaols. One of the oldest culinary botanicals on record; declared as a whole-root extract.
Taurine
A sulphur-containing amino acid found naturally in bile, where it is conjugated to bile acids to form taurine-conjugated bile salts such as taurocholic acid. Supplied here in free form, CAS 107-35-7.
Black Pepper Extract
Piper nigrum fruit extract standardised to 95% piperine (9.5mg declared). Piperine is one of the most widely studied dietary co-factors for the bioavailability of compounds taken alongside it, particularly curcuminoids. Included as a formulation co-factor — descriptive context, not a health claim.
| Ingredient | Per serving | NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Ox Bile (45% cholic acid) | 350 mg | † |
| Milk Thistle Extract (80% silymarin) | 200 mg | † |
| Artichoke Leaf Extract | 200 mg | † |
| Dandelion Root Extract | 150 mg | † |
| Turmeric Root Extract (95% curcuminoids) | 150 mg | † |
| Ginger Root Extract | 100 mg | † |
| Taurine | 100 mg | † |
| Black Pepper Extract (95% piperine) | 10 mg | † |
| Total complex | 1260 mg | |
| Capsule shell (vegetable cellulose) | — | — |
How we compare.
Specification comparison vs typical UK-available ox bile and digestive-botanical supplements (spec-sheet analysis, 2026).
| Feature | Vitality Gallbladder Support | Typical UK ox bile supplements |
|---|---|---|
| Ox bile per serving | ✓ 350mg | 100–250mg |
| Cholic acid standardisation declared | ✓ 45% (157.5mg) | ✗ Rarely declared |
| Milk thistle standardisation | ✓ 80% silymarin | Unstandardised seed powder, or absent |
| Supporting botanicals | ✓ Artichoke, dandelion, turmeric, ginger | Ox bile alone, or 1–2 botanicals |
| Animal origin stated up front | ✓ Yes — hero, panel, FAQ | ✗ Often only “vegetable capsule” |
| Proprietary blends | ✓ None — every dose declared | Commonly used to hide doses |
| Third-party testing | ✓ ISO/IEC 17025 lab | Varies — often unstated |
| UK manufacturing | ✓ UK manufactured | Often overseas |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ 60-day satisfaction guarantee | Varies — often 14 days or none |
The protocol.
Simple and consistent.
Frequently asked questions.
What is ox bile?
+Ox bile is dried, purified bile from cattle. Bile is the fluid the liver produces and the gallbladder stores; its principal components are bile acids such as cholic acid, which are the body’s own emulsifiers for dietary fat. Our ox bile is standardised to 45% cholic acid, so each 350mg dose contains a declared 157.5mg of cholic acid rather than an unspecified amount. It is supplied as a food supplement ingredient, not a medicine.
Is Gallbladder Support vegetarian or vegan?
+No. Ox bile is bovine-derived, so this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and it is not halal or kosher certified. The capsule shell is vegetable cellulose, but the contents are animal-derived. If you need a plant-only formula, see our Botanical Series.
What is in each serving?
+Each 2-capsule serving provides 1260mg in total: Ox Bile 350mg (45% cholic acid), Milk Thistle Extract 200mg (80% silymarin), Artichoke Leaf Extract 200mg, Dandelion Root Extract 150mg, Turmeric Root Extract 150mg (95% curcuminoids), Ginger Root Extract 100mg, Taurine 100mg and Black Pepper Extract 10mg (95% piperine). Every dose is printed in full; there are no proprietary blends.
Is this the same as ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)?
+No. Ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid are licensed prescription medicines in the UK with specific medical indications. Gallbladder Support is a food supplement containing dried ox bile as a food ingredient. It is not a medicine, does not replace one, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have been prescribed a bile acid medicine, do not substitute it with a supplement.
Does the name mean it treats gallbladder problems?
+No. The product name describes the category of ingredients — bile acids and bitter botanicals traditionally associated with digestion — not a health effect. No ingredient in this formula carries an authorised health claim in Great Britain, and we do not make one. If you have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, liver disease or any diagnosed digestive condition, speak to your GP before use.
When and how should I take it?
+As a food supplement, adults take 2 capsules daily with water, preferably with food, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
Who should not take it?
+Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Not suitable for under-18s. If you take any medication — particularly blood thinners, diabetes medication or anything affecting the liver — or have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, liver disease or a diagnosed digestive condition, consult your GP first. Turmeric and ginger can interact with anticoagulants. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur.
Does it contain any allergens?
+It contains bovine-derived ox bile. The capsule shell is vegetable cellulose. Check the label for the current allergen statement.
Where does the ox bile come from?
+The ox bile is bovine-derived. The finished product is manufactured in the United Kingdom.
What does third-party tested mean here?
+The finished product is tested by an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory for identity, heavy metals and microbial safety.
Why does it contain black pepper extract?
+It contains 10mg of black pepper extract standardised to 95% piperine. Piperine is one of the most widely studied dietary co-factors for the bioavailability of compounds taken alongside it, and is commonly paired with curcuminoids. It is included as a formulation co-factor; this is descriptive context, not a health claim.
What is your returns and satisfaction guarantee policy?
+We offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Email us within 60 days of delivery for a full refund — no return required, no restocking fee. Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in addition and are unaffected.
Learn before you commit.
Written for people who want to understand what they’re taking.
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350mg ox bile. Seven botanicals and nutrients.
Every milligram on the label.
1260mg 8-ingredient complex · 45% cholic acid · 80% silymarin · 95% curcuminoids · 60 capsules · 30 servings. Third-party tested. UK manufactured. 60-day guarantee. Contains bovine ox bile.
