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Wednesday's Word
These cells are involved in:
Protein synthesis
Protein storage
Transformation of carbohydrates
Synthesis of cholesterol, salts and phospholipids
Detoxification, modification, and excretion of exogenous and endogenous substances
Initiation
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⚠ Toilet humour ahead - TUDCA experiment
I've been taking TUDCA bile salts this week and I can confirm in my laboratory testing (Bathroom) that it does indeed make for none skid mark sinkers and a rather pleasing 4 on the Bristol Stool Chart!!
The idea being low stomach acid precludes bile production which limits digestive ability...
Wednesday's Word
[u][i]Bile[/i][/u]
Bile is the drainage fluid from the liver. Hepatocytes make it and then is modified by the cells of the bile duct.
It has 2 main functions:
1. It helps facilitate the byproducts produced by our liver functioning.
2. It helps transport the bile acids to our bowel, where
Tuesday's Tip
[u][i]Alkaline phosphatase [/i][/u]
It is an enzyme released as a response to injury to the bile ducts - not the liver itself. As more cells are injured, the more alk phos is released. Alk phos is not in itself harmful. Higher levels in the blood does not mean more tissue damage. Even lowering
Tuesday's Tip
Most of us have had a + AMA blood test somewhere along the way to a diagnosis. Some of us find that our AMA test results have elevated and should we be concerned. In short, no, says Dr. Jones. He feels a + (positive) AMA does not necessarily play any part in actually causing the disease.