Does Apple Cider REALLY soften gallstones???

[Guest guest]

I know " An apple a day keeps the doctor away " but ever since I've been

reading posts on this group (and in related references) I keep hearing about

Apple Cider and Malic Acid " SOFTENING GALLSTONES... " . Seems like some

of the testimonials I read have the person sipping a bit of cider for a day or

so

and, POOF!, their stones are soft and more ready for passage. HOW CAN

THIS BE? I believe in most of the things said here, but I have a real hard time

with this one.

Here are the questions I have about this theory:

1) Do we REALLY know this works or is it part of our " generally-accepted

concepts " ?

2) If it's been " proven " , who did the scientific research on this? Any

citations?

3) If it softens gallstones, why not continue softening until they dissolve

100%?

4) Exactly how much time, or how much cider, until the stones are soft?

5) If you eat food while taking in the malic acid, will you still get the

softening

effect?

6) Exactly how does the malic acid soften the stones?

7) Does it soften liver stones AND GB stones equally?

8) Why not take Apple Cider Vinegar for a stronger effect?

9) What would be the effect of taking Malic Acid tablets on a regular basis?

10) Can you get the same effects from eating apples?

Thanks, all information appreciated,

Will