Bile Acids

Bile acids are important components of bile involved in digestion and absorption of fats. Stool bile acid analysis helps assess liver and biliary tract function as well as intestinal condition.

• Normal levels: Bile acids are normally present in small amounts to support proper digestion.
• Elevated bile acids:
  • May indicate malabsorption in the small intestine;
  • Suggest increased bile secretion;
  • Often observed in liver diseases, cholestasis, and gallbladder disorders;
  • Possible sign of dysbiosis and intestinal inflammatory processes.
• Reduced bile acids:
  • Rare, but may indicate impaired bile production;
  • Associated with liver and gallbladder diseases.
• Clinical significance:
  Changes in stool bile acid levels help doctors diagnose liver and biliary diseases and digestive disorders.

Regular monitoring of bile acid levels is important in liver and intestinal diseases to evaluate treatment effectiveness and patient condition.