Benefits of TUDCA

BENEFITS OF TUDCA

TUDCA helps treat Cholestasis:

Cholestasis is a condition where bile does not flow properly from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the small intestine.This improper flow of bile results in the accumulation of bile in the small intestine.TUDCA reduces Cholestasis caused by liver injury from lack of blood flow.

TUDCA helps in combating liver Cirrhosis:

Cirrhosis is a condition of the liver where the healthy tissues are replace by the scar tissues.This is a common cause of death and illness. A study was done where it was effective in the treatment of liver cirrhosis in 18 patients with this disease.

TUDCA helps in treating Hepatitis:

The product prevents the hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses from infecting cells. It was the most effective among the other bile salts in preventing the hepatitis B from infecting the healthy cells.

TUDCA helps in protecting the liver from alcohol toxicity:

It helps in protecting the liver cells from the detrimental effects of Acetaldehyde which is responsible for most of the damage in the liver after alcohol consumption.

It helps in the treatment of gallstones:

Gallstones occur when the digestive fluids harden in the gallbladder. They are really extreme to pass and if they are very big, then they have to be removed surgically.

It doesn’t prevent the formation of the gallstones but helps them in dissolving them which can be passed with less pain.

TUDCA helps in supporting brain health in Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease:

It can help in protecting the brain cells from the toxins and degenerative diseases. Because of the presence of 3-nitropropionic acid, Huntington’s disease is induced.While this acid is present in the body it  prevents the cell death. Similarly, in the Parkinson’s diseases characterized by low dopamine levels in the brain, it helps in balancing the levels.