Overview
Replacement bile salts for post-cholecystectomy or biliary insufficiency.
- Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
- Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
- Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
- Capsule or softgel
- Powder
- Sublingual or buccal
- Liposomal liquid
Mechanism of action
Emulsifies fats and supports fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
- · Emulsifies fats
- · supports fat-soluble vitamin absorption
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Improves fat digestion post-cholecystectomy
Limited evidencePotential side effects
- · Loose stools
Drug interactions
Supplement interactions
- A high-quality multivitaminCovers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Bile-acid supplementation after cholecystectomy
Sauter G, et al.
Crossover trial of ox bile in fat malabsorption.
Improved fat absorption in cholecystectomized patients.
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