Why Bile Support?
Bile functions as the body’s “detergent” emulsification and absorption of lipids, critical for fat digestion and assimilation. Bile is produced by the liver, and is temporarily stored in the gall bladder. Bile is released into the small intestine in response to hormones, such as cholecystokinin, when fat enters the intestine. Bile consists of a mixture of bile salts, bile acids, cholesterol, bilirubin and phospholipids chiefly phosphatidylcholine.
Bile is needed for efficient uptake of oily nutrients (fats). When bile acids and bile salts first encounter ingested fats, they act as emulsifiers to create suspensions which can be broken down enzymatically.
Nutritional Support of Bile Formation:
Bile. Ox bile salts, along with other components, including cholesterol, electrolytes and water are stored in the gallbladder. Bile salts act as an enzyme aide, and serve to enhance the absorption of fatty acids and some fat-soluble vitamins. Bile also serves as a fat emulsifier, thus increasing the surface area of the fat, and allowing it to become water-soluble. Thus bile aids aide in the absorption of fatty acids and cholesterol via the formation of micelles. The micelles, soluble in chime, are then easily absorbed by epithelial cells. Bile also serves in a protective mechanism, functioning to maintain the intestinal barrier against invading microorganisms
Pancrelipase. (Pancreatic lipase) help improve the digestion of fat.
Beets and Betaine: Beets are a concentrated source of Betaine, which functions in the methylation of homocysteine. Betaine is often referred to as a “lipotropic factor” as it assists the liver in the processing of fats.
Additionally, a significant increase in the concentration of fecal total bile acids has been observed with taurine supplementation.(10) The action of taurine on serum cholesterol was attributed to the facilitation of hepatic cholesterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase activity
Does Not Contain: Wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products,.
Not labeled for sale in California.
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and food glaze. This product is gluten and dairy free.
Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
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