TUDCA

TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid) is a water-soluble bile acid that is naturally produced in small amounts in the body and has a long history of usage in Traditional Chinese medicine.

TUDCA is a bile acid naturally formed in the body that supports the digestion and utilization of fats and oils and demonstrates neuroprotective benefits.

TUDCA supports digestive ability by supporting healthy fat metabolism and breakdown as well as proper nutrient absorption. It is also supportive to cellular and mitochondrial health. 

•    Supports the digestion of fats and oils

•    Promotes a healthy microbiome with healthy biodiversity

•    Supports a healthy inflammation response in the GI tract to help prevent leaky gut*

•    Helps reduce cellular stress & protect DNA*

•    May address fatty liver, biliary cirrhosis and hepatitis*

•    May be effective in supporting neurological concerns*

•    Assists in clearing toxins* 

•    Stabilizes the cell membrane*

•    Works with other bile salts to prevent premature cell death (apoptosis)* 

•    Eases stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to improve protein folding*

•    May provide neuroprotective benefits.*

•    May help regulate the immune system*

•    May affect genetic expression and mitochondria*

•    May dissolve gallstones before they are completely formed*

•    May cause liver and muscle to be more sensitive to insulin (High insulin sensitivity helps cells use blood glucose more effectively, which can help reduce blood sugar.)*

TUDCA is often used as a supplement to support a healthy flow of bile from the liver to the intestines as well as to support overall liver health and eye health.

TUDCA is very well tolerated and most users experience no side effects from supplementing at the recommended 500 mg dose. Diarrhea has occasionally been reported in some users taking over 1000 mg of TUDCA per day.

TUDCA should not be taken before drinking alcohol as the combination of alcohol and TUDCA may be more damaging to the liver than alcohol alone. It is perfectly fine to take TUDCA the next day after drinking, but it should be skipped on any day you’ll be consuming alcohol.

Recommended Dosage

Our recommended dosage for TUDCA when supplementing to support liver and eye health is to take two 250 mg capsules per day. We do not recommend taking more than six capsules (1500 mg) per day. As TUDCA is water soluble it does not need to be taken with food.