Obesity is a strong risk factor for gallstones.
The more obese a person is, the greater his or her risk is of developing gallstones. Several studies have shown that women with a BMI of 30 or higher have at least double the risk of developing gallstones than women with a BMI of less than25. But researchers believe that in obese people, the liver produces too much cholesterol. The excess cholesterol leads to super saturation in the gallbladder. Inc. All Rights Reserved.