although diet doesn't directly cause gallbladder problems -- and it won't cure them -- watching what you eat and keeping a healthy weight might help you prevent gallstones from forming and avoid some discomfort if you do develop gallstones. if you're overweight try to lose the extra weight; but do it gradually. there is a link between quick weight loss and gallstone formation. crash or "yo-yo" diets can cause the liver to release more cholesterol into the bile disrupting the normal balance of cholesterol and bile salts. that extra cholesterol can form into crystals leading to gallstones. changing your diet won't get rid of gallstones that are already there but eating a healthy balanced variety of nutrients limiting the amount of saturated fats and cholesterol-heavy foods you eat and avoiding very low-calorie diets may help ease your symptoms.
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