Table 2 Factors protective against gallstones
From: Gallstones top to toe: what the radiologist needs to know
Factors protective against gallstone formation | Comment |
|---|---|
Statins | Reduce bile cholesterol concentration |
Ascorbic acid | Alters cholesterol catabolism |
Unsaturated fats | Alters bile acid composition |
Coffee | Alters cholesterol catabolism |
Vegetable proteins and nuts | Increase ascorbic acid levels |