| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid) 250 mg | † |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value Not
Established
‡
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Other Ingredients: None
Free of: Added Sugar, Soy, Dairy, Yeast, Gluten, Corn & Additives.
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 250 mg (3/32 tsp) once daily with food or as directed by a physician. An accurate gram weight scale is recommended.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition consult your physician before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) is a bile salt found in trace amounts in the body. The body makes ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) when bile acids enter the intestines. Intestinal bacteria metabolize the bile acids into UDCA. Later, a taurine molecule binds to the UDCA to make Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid. Most of TUDCA’s uses focus on supporting liver health.
It’s common to confuse UDCA and TUDCA, given the similarities in their names and functions. TUDCA supplements have significant potential to outperform UDCA. The primary difference between UDCA and TUDCA supplements comes down to solubility. Bile salts are amphipathic, which makes them soluble in fat and water. The addition of the amino acid taurine improves TUDCA’s water solubility, which makes it much easier for the body to absorb. TUDCA also has superior bioavailability compared to UDCA. In addition, TUDCA supplements can boost UDCA levels better than UDCA itself.
TUDCA may support liver function by suppressing Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) stress. ER stress contributes to inflammation and injury in the liver. It also makes it difficult for the liver to regenerate. TUDCA may improve bile flow as well. When something disrupts bile flow, bile accumulates and causes damage to the liver.
The most well-known benefits of TUDCA are for liver support. However, there are several promising TUDCA benefits of note including:
The most commonly reported TUDCA side effect is diarrhea when taken in very high doses (1-1.5g). Otherwise, most adults tolerate TUDCA supplements well. TUDCA works best when taken with food to improve absorption. It’s important to note that any potential TUDCA benefits take time to come to fruition. Most studies show Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid begins to deliver results after a month of supplementation. Potential benefits increase with even longer supplementation.
*NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.