- 11 Mar 2009
KIDNEY STONES
Diet plays a distinct role in the development of gallstones, those “rocks” made primarily of cholesterol that grow in the gallbladder, causing pain, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, infections, and other problems. It’s clear that high-fat, high-calorie diets that are bereft of vegetables increase the risk of developing gallstones, as do diets high in fried or other fatty foods.20
While fatty foods, excess calories, and a lack of vegetables are all risk factors for gallstones, that risk drops when we eat lots of fiber. The protective effects of fiber were noted as far back as 1969, with the publication of a report that compared 101 people who had gallstones to another 101 who did not. The study found that those who did not have the stones ate more vegetables and fruits, suggesting that the fiber in these foods protected against gallstones. Other investigations have confirmed these early results.21
The Fat Blocker Program clearly fits the requirements of an antigallstone regimen. It encourages you to eat more of the fiber-filled foods that help keep your gallbladder free of painful stones while helping you to reduce your weight. And, as a side benefit, this same regimen helps prevent the formation of kidney stones. Studies have shown that eating a high-fiber,22 low-fat23 diet also guards against this excruciating but common ailment.
Thus, here again Chitosan, which provides both the mechanism for reducing fat and the extra fiber that is called for, represents as close to a magic bullet as we are likely to see. Moreover, it works its magic without any of the side effects that drugs usually have.
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