"Gallstone disease is a major cause of morbidity 'disease] in the U.S., other Western countries, and Latin America...Effective prevention of gallstone formation is, therefore, an important objective. 'Studies of people's life styles] have identified risk factors for cholesterol gallstones. Obesity is the most consistent and important of these. In addition, rapid loss of weight induced by diet or surgery in obese patients results in the frequent and rapid formation of cholesterol gallstones...

"'Scientific reports] suggest that (n-3) PUFA 'fish oils] maintain the 'proper medical measurements] in obese women during rapid weight loss, which probably results in the prevention of cholesterol gallstone formation." Emphases added.

From: The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 131, 2001. By: Mendez-Sanchez, Gonzalez, Uribe, et. al., Depts. of Biomedical Res., Gastroenterology and Radiation, Midica Sur Clinic & Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico & Dept. of Gastro. & Endoscopy, National Inst. of Nutrition, Mexico City.

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