Ingredient

Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Ursodeoxycholic acid is an ingredient that promotes bile secretion and improves liver function.

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MFDS ingredient code M246848

What does it do?

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a type of bile acid, primarily used to support liver and gallbladder health. This ingredient helps facilitate the flow of bile, contributing to digestion and improvement of liver function.

Ursodeoxycholic acid acts as a component of bile and promotes bile secretion. This aids in the elimination of toxic substances from the liver and alleviates bile stasis, improving liver function.

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Good to know

Unlike other bile acids, ursodeoxycholic acid has a remarkable protective effect on liver cells and is specialized for the dissolution of gallstones and the treatment of liver diseases. As a result, it is effective in improving liver function and promoting bile flow.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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