TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid)
TUDCA is a taurine-conjugated bile acid & chemical chaperone that inhibits ER stress, supports mitochondrial integrity, & exerts hepatoprotective effects; human RCTs demonstrate liver enzyme normalization in cirrhosis & improvements in hepatic insulin sensitivity.
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A double-blind RCT (n=18, 750 mg/day, 6 months) found TUDCA significantly reduced serum ALT, AST, & ALP versus baseline, outperforming UDCA on biochemical normalization; both groups showed increased albumin. TUDCA was concluded to be safe & more effective than UDCA for biochemical improvement.
A placebo-controlled RCT (n=20, 1750 mg/day, 4 weeks) found TUDCA improved both hepatic & muscle insulin sensitivity by approximately 30% versus placebo; adipose tissue insulin sensitivity was unchanged; ER stress markers did not change, suggesting an alternative mechanism beyond classical chaperone activity.
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Liver Health & Detoxification
TUDCA & dandelion root are combined to support liver health & detoxification. TUDCA provides hepatoprotective effects, while dandelion root aids in liver detoxification & supports bile production.