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Can drinking coffee can prevent gallstones? Can supplements help?

Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Initially Posted: 09/07/2019

Coffee and Gallstones -- coffee in cup and coffee beans

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Higher consumption of certain coffees has been associated with a lower risk of developing symptomatic gallstone disease.

Although several types of supplements have been proposed to help with gallstone disease, the evidence is weak — and some may lead to complications. For more details regarding coffee and supplements for gallstone disease, sign in and see the full answer >>

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