one doctor i went to said yes and another said no. Does anyone know for sure?
2006-12-27 11:21:45 · 5 answers · asked by Constance B 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Alcohol in small amounts (one ounce per day) has been found to reduce the risk of gallstones in women by 20%. It should be stressed that alcohol is easily abused, and higher amounts may increase the risk of many diseases, including breast cancer, in women.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) appears to help break cholesterol down in bile. Vitamin C deficiencies have been associated with a higher risk for gallstones. One 2000 study, which confirmed some previous research, reported that supplements were associated with a reduced risk for gallbladder disease in women. (Vitamin C had no effect one way or the other in men.)
hmm it says yes, but not much, lol. Better to have a big glass of orange juice!
heavy use... no. Linked to triggering pancreatitis... ouch! Instant surgery there. sorry, you are right, there isn't a good answer... better to err on the side of caution, but do enjoy the 1 oz you are "allowed" lol!
2006-12-27 11:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by dedum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem with gall stones is the fatty food
not the alcohol but it doesn't mean it's Okay to
Drink alcohol because it might not be harmful to A person with gall stones but it's harmful to
the liver and other things.
2006-12-27 11:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by massimo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well of course they can. In fact anybody can drink alcohol. It's not a smart thing to do though. And I have to tell you that you have a lot of gall to ask.
2006-12-27 11:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As you break down the enzymes in the alcohol, it may trigger a gall bladder attack, and some associated pain ... otherwise, your choice.
2006-12-27 11:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by kentata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol dehydrates a person, which is one of the causes of stones in general. i would be against alcohol. plus alcohol does nothing but cause more diseases. drinking red wines have some medicinal purposes. nothing to become an alcoholic about.
2006-12-27 11:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by REALLY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋