Dehydrocholic acid explained

Dehydrocholic acid is a synthetic bile acid, manufactured by the oxidation of cholic acid. It acts as a hydrocholeretic, increasing bile output to clear increased bile acid load.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Yousef IM, Barnwell SG, Tuchweber B, Weber A, Roy CC . Effect of complete sulfation of bile acids on bile formation in rats . Hepatology . 7 . 3 . 535–42 . 1987 . 3570165 . 10.1002/hep.1840070320. 20960189 . free .

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