• Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease - Prevention
• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Prognosis and Complications
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis

Prevention

Diet may play a role in gallstones. Specific dietary factors may include:

Fats. Although fats (particularly saturated fats found in meats, butter, and other animal products) have been associated with gallstone attacks, some studies have found a lower risk for gallstones in people who consume foods containing monounsaturated fats (found in olive and canola oils) or omega-3 fatty acids (found in canola, flaxseed, and fish oil). Fish oil may be particularly beneficial in patients with...