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Health Encyclopedia: Gallstones And Gallbladder Disease Prevention
- Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease - Prevention
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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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