Dietary Fiber Reduces Risk of Gallstones

Dietary fiber may reduce the risk of gallstones, according to a new study published in BMC Gastroenterology. Using a case-control study design, researchers found that diets high in both soluble and insoluble fiber reduced the risk of developing gallstone disease by over 50%. This effect was strongest in older and overweight/obese people. Whole food, plant-based diets are naturally high in fiber and have numerous other known health benefits.¹ This aligns with previous studies which have found fruit and vegetable intake to reduce risk of gallstones.²