Ox Bile

Why You Need It

• Fat Digestion: Breaks down dietary fats into smaller droplets for easier absorption.
• Vitamin Absorption: Essential for absorbing Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are crucial for vision, bone health, and immune function.
• Gallbladder Support: Ideal for those who have had their gallbladder removed (cholecystectomy) and lack a bile storage reservoir.
• Reduces Bloating: Helps prevent indigestion, gas, and diarrhea often caused by fat malabsorption.

Deep Dive

Bile is a fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. When you eat fat, the gallbladder releases bile to emulsify it. Ox Bile contains bile salts (mainly cholic and deoxycholic acid). These salts act like biological dish soap: they break large fat globules into microscopic droplets, increasing the surface area for digestive enzymes (lipase) to work. Without adequate bile, fat passes through the gut undigested, causing greasy stools and nutrient deficiencies. Supplementing with Ox Bile restores this chemical environment, allowing your body to utilize healthy fats for fuel and cell repair.

Natural Food Sources

While you cannot eat 'fruit' to get Ox Bile directly (as it is an animal product), you can support your body's natural bile production through diet. The following foods stimulate the liver to produce its own bile:

Supplementation

• Dosage: Typical doses range from 125mg to 500mg per meal containing fat. Always start low (125mg) and increase if you still experience bloating.
• Timing: Take at the start of your meal or immediately before eating to mix with the food as it enters the stomach.
• Who Should Take It: Individuals who have had their gallbladder removed, people with poor fat digestion, or those with conditions like IBS or Celiac disease affecting bile reabsorption.