Bile Salts

UDCA improves liver biochemical markers, delays transplantation, and increases life expectancy at a population level. TUDCA and related bile acids have shown neuroprotective properties and are being investigated for neurological and mood disorders. Carnivore is described as improving gut bile salts, which may improve vitamin D absorption. Reducing excess small-intestine microbes may indirectly support vitamin D status. Supplemental bile salts taken after meals can address pale or floating stools, poor fat-soluble vitamin absorption, and post-meal nausea. Purified bile salts taken immediately after a meal at a dose of one to two capsules supplement the bile needed to digest dietary fat and fat-soluble vitamins. UDCA treatment failure can be predicted before treatment using clinical parameters such as age and serum biochemistry. Bile helps absorb vitamin D because vitamin D is fat-soluble. Some bile acids can enter the brain from systemic circulation through the blood-brain barrier. A missing or dysfunctional gallbladder blocks bile production and prevents absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Insufficient bile salts cause jaundice by allowing bilirubin to back up from…