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Low fat diet prevents the gallbladder from squeezing after a fatty meal. This reduces pain from gallstones.

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23 year experience in Hair Restoration

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Diet

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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How exactly does a low-fat diet work?

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What is the best way to start a low fat diet?

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What is the health benefit of a low fat diet?

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What foods should I avoid while on a low-fat diet?

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Can going on a low fat diet help me reduce my body fat percentage?

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How long could it take me to lose 30 lbs. with exercise and a low fat diet?

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A 28-year old female asked:

How a low fat diet reduce fertility in women?

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What's a healty low fat diet for a 20 year old?

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What's a healthy low fat diet for a 20 year old?

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A 39-year old asked:

Other than a healthy low fat diet and tablets, what can control high cholestrol levels?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I'm a 34 year old female and losing an excessive amount of hair. is it because of a low fat diet?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does anyone know of a combination low carb & low fat diet?

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A 42-year old asked:

Wanted to know where can I find a list of foods for a low carb,low fat diet?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is it true you need to follow a low fat diet after having their gallbladder removed?

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A 35-year old asked:

If i run 6 days a week and eat a low-fat diet how long would it take me to drop a stone?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is it safe to go on a low carb and low fat diet while on accutane?

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A 31-year old asked:

Low fat diet changed stool color, is it normal?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can a high carb low fat diet work for weight loss?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is a low carb diet more effective than a low fat diet?

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A 42-year old asked:

What food choices if I go on a high protein, low fat diet actually work?

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A 42-year old asked:

What to if I am switching from a low carb diet to a low fat diet diet. do you think i will gain weight?

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A 30-year old asked:

Why is a low carbohydrate diet healthier than a low fat diet?

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Is a low carbohydrate diet more effective than a low fat diet?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you please explain why a low carbohydrate diet is better than a low fat diet?

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A 46-year old asked:

Why do people go on low carbs and low fat diets as compared to low calorie diets to shed the weight off?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can an extremely low fat diet cause major joint pain especially in the back and cold appendages?

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A 57-year old male asked:

Initiating a high soy low fat diet with palmetto supplement. How long should I wait be for having a repeat PSA and prostate check?.

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A member asked:

Had gallbladder surgery recently now having bad burning chest pain. Is it caused by excess of acids or bile? Taking lansoprazole and low fat diet.

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A 38-year old female asked:

I have gained 55lbs in the last year despite exercise, low fat diet, and constant breast feeding. What is wrong with me?! I have gained 55lbs in the last year despite exercise, low fat diet, and constant breast feeding. What is wrong with me?!

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A 31-year old asked:

Do excess carbs/sugars get converted into saturated fat in our bodies? And if so, then would a high fat/low carb diet be healthier than a high carb/low fat diet?

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