876 - The Science of Leaky Gut with Dr Michael Camilleri MD (Mayo Clinic)
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare
Importance of Bile Acids and Small Intestine for Intestinal Health
Understanding the chemistry of bile acids produced by the liver, the body's evolved mechanism to detoxify bile acids with the help of gut microbes, and the reabsorption process in the small intestine is crucial. Reabsorbing bile acids in the small intestine is essential for fat absorption, while the remaining bile acids that escape are chemically modified in the colon to avoid detrimental effects. Taking injurious supplements can disrupt the bowel function by interfering with bile acid reabsorption. The terminal ileum, the last section of the small intestine, plays a vital role in bile acid reabsorption, highlighting the importance of the small intestine for intestinal health.
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