Digestive
Ox Bile
Also known as: Bile acids, Bile salts, Bovine bile extract, Ox Bile (Bile Salts)
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.
Every Ox Bile product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorne Advanced Digestive Enzymes | 84 A- | $0.62 |
| 2 | Pure Encapsulations Digestion GB | 82 A- | $0.77 |
| 3 | Bluebonnet Nutrition POWER-ZYMES DIGESTIVE ENZYME | 71 B | $0.47 |
| 4 | Integrative Therapeutics Lipotropic Complex | 67 B | $0.64 |
| 5 | Carlson Natural Digestive Enzymes | 63 B- | $0.34 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Ox Bile should I take?
The typical range is 100-500 mg with fatty meals. As needed with fats
When should I take Ox Bile?
Beginning of fatty meals. Yes, with fats.
Which form of Ox Bile is best?
Capsules — With fatty meals.
Is Ox Bile safe?
Commonly reported: Loose stools if too much. Serious warnings: None. Avoid bile obstruction
Which Ox Bile supplement scores highest?
Thorne Advanced Digestive Enzymes, at 84/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
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
Products containing Ox Bile
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Ox Bile on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Important post-cholecystectomy
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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