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Gallbladder Disease

Prevention

Gallbladder Disease Prevention

Prevention of gallbladder disease includes:

Eat a healthy diet:

Eat a low cholesterol diet.
Eat a low fat diet.

Avoid alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation:

For men: no more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
For women: no more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day

Weight loss if you are overweight

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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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