A study by researchers at the University of East Anglia in the UK has found that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol may reduce the risk of gallstones.
The study indicates that alcohol reduces the cholesterol levels in bile, which is mainly implicated in the formation of gallstones. The study analyzed data from 25,000 men and women and found that drinking two units of alcohol per day reduced the risk of gallstone formation by at least 30%.
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile Gallstones are crystalline stones that form inside the gall bladder or bile duct.
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile Gallstones are crystalline stones that form inside the gall bladder or bile duct.
The details of this analysis were presented at the Digestive Disease Week annual meeting in Chicago.
Alcohol and Driving-Blood Alcohol Level-Indian Law-Walk Test and Breathalyzer
Alcohol and driving do not mix. Drunken driving is the cause of many deaths in the world.
Alcohol and driving do not mix. Drunken driving is the cause of many deaths in the world.
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Alcohol Use Disorder | Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcoholic Liver Disease - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Alcoholic Liver Disease.
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Alcoholic Liver Disease.
