I think it is about helping reduce the size of the stones so they are less likely to cause problems requiring surgery

> Most gallstones are composed of cholesterol, and diet plays a role in their formation. You can try to prevent problems with them and thus forestall surgery with these dietary steps:

> Reduce your fat intake to 25 percent of daily calories. Restrict dietary cholesterol consumption to no more than 300 mg daily.
> Limit your intake of sugar, which may promote gallstone formation.
> Increase your fiber intake, and substitute soy protein for animal protein in your diet.
> Women should consider taking 500-700 mg of calcium, which binds bile acids and decreases the risk of stone formation.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA309119

- sorry, just realized that you didn't specify that your problem was stones...

http://www.gallbladderattack.com/gal...verflush.shtml

I'd check with your doc first, though.