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Effect of vegetarianism on development of gall stones in women.
The chance of avoiding gallstones is higher in women who are vegetarians compared to non-vegetarians.
This study investigated how adopting a vegetarian lifestyle can affect a woman's chances of avoiding gallstones. Researchers analyzed the data of 632 women aged 40 to 69 years who underwent abdominal ultrasound and responded to questionnaires on their diets.
Researchers found a far higher incidence of gallstones among non-vegetarians compared to vegetarians. The results of this study strengthen the body of evidence supporting the protective effects of plant foods against the development of gallstones in women.
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1985
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F Pixley, D Wilson, K McPherson, and J Mann
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