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How come both obesity and rapid weight loss cause gallstones?
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Lack of emptying: Patients who fast for long periods of time do not empty their gallbladders leading to stasis and gallstones. 1 spoon of olive oil a day i'd the old witches prevention tool.
Answered 6/8/2015
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