Digestive

Ox Bile

Also known as: Bile acids, Bile salts, Bovine bile extract, Ox Bile (Bile Salts)

Evidence

Supplemental bile for fat digestion. Essential after gallbladder removal and helpful for fat malabsorption.

Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.

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Primary uses

Fat digestion
Post-gallbladder
Fat-soluble vitamin absorption

How it works

Emulsifies fats for digestion
Essential without gallbladder
Helps fat-soluble vitamin absorption

Dosage

Typical range: 100-500 mg with fatty meals
Timing: Beginning of fatty meals
With food: Yes, with fats
Duration: As needed with fats
Special populations: Gallbladder removed, fatty stool

Forms

Capsules

Safety

Common side effects

Loose stools if too much

Contraindications

Bile duct obstruction

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Evidence notes

Important post-cholecystectomy

Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.

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