There are many reasons why gallstones form
Research shows a higher prevalence in women, especially if they
have a BMI of 30 or above. The risk increases with rapid weight
loss, whatever your BMI and whatever weight-loss method you
choose.
Studies indicate that as long as the VLCD
contains more than 7g of fat there is no greater risk of gallstones
than when losing weight by other methods. The LighterLife VLCD
contains a minimum of 14g of fat per day.
Find out further information about gallstones
from the British Liver Trust
http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
References
Chantel Simon, Hazel Everitt, Tony Kendrick
(2007) Oxford handbook of General Practice 2nd edition,
Oxford University Press.
Malcolm C Bateson, Consultant Gastroenterologist BMJ
1999;318:1745-1748 ( 26 June )
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The LighterLife VLCD
contains a minimum of 14g fat per day.