Open AccessFrequent nut consumption and decreased risk of cholecystectomy in women
Author(s) -
Chung–Jyi Tsai,
Michael F. Leitzmann,
Frank B. Hu,
Walter C. Willett,
Edward L. Giovannucci
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/80.1.76
Subject(s) - nut , medicine , cholecystectomy , consumption (sociology) , environmental health , surgery , art , aesthetics , structural engineering , engineering
Gallstone disease is a major source of morbidity in the developed countries. Nuts are rich in several compounds that may protect against gallstone disease.
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