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Does Simvastatin Prevent From Losing Weight When On A Diet

Health Encyclopedia: Gallstones And Gallbladder Disease Prevention

Prevention


Diet plays a role in gallstones. The following discussions are some observations on specific dietary factors.

Role of Fats. Although fats have been associated with gallstone attacks -- particularly saturated fats (found in meats, butter, and other animal products), evidence suggests that fat intake may have benefits under specific conditions.

Some studies, for example, have found a lower risk for gallstones in people who consume foods containing monounsaturated fats (found in olive and c...

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