There are no known ways to completely prevent gallstones forming.
But it may help to:
- change your diet
- lose weight - if you have extra weight
Foods to avoid
Cholesterol seems to play a major role in how gallstones form.
Avoid eating foods with a high saturated fat content.
These include:
- sausages and fatty cuts of meat
- butter, ghee and lard
- cream
- hard cheeses
- cakes and biscuits
- food containing coconut oil or palm oil
How alcohol affects your liver
Losing weight
Having extra weight or obesity increases the amount of cholesterol in your bile. This increases your risk of developing gallstones.
Control your weight by:
Do not do very low-calorie, rapid-weight-loss diets. They can disrupt your bile chemistry. This can increase your risk of developing gallstones. A more gradual weight-loss plan is better for you.
