Deoxycholic Acid
Overview
Deoxycholic Acid is a type of Bile Acid. Deoxycholic Acid is a constituent of mixed Bile Acids supplements.
Biological Functions of Deoxycholic Acid
Digestive System
Deoxycholic Acid is an essential component of Bile.
These Substances Enhance the Production of Deoxycholic Acid
Sterols
Deoxycholic Acid is a byproduct of Cholesterol.
Toxic Effects of Deoxycholic Acid
Cancer
Excessive immobile Deoxycholic Acid may increase the risk of Cancer (especially Colon Cancer) - if the body's Bowel transit time is slow and Bile is permitted to stagnate in the Bowel, Detrimental Bacteria will convert Deoxycholic Acid into the extremely carcinogenic 3-methyl-cholanthrene (3-MCA). [1]
These Substances may Counteract the Toxic Effects of Deoxycholic Acid
Minerals
Calcium may inhibit the ability of Deoxycholic Acid to initiate Colon Cancer. [2]
Forms of Deoxycholic Acid
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
Glycodeoxycholic Acid
Taurodeoxycholic Acid
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