About this ingredient
Ox Bile Extract is a bovine-derived ingredient made from bile obtained from cattle. It naturally contains bile acids and bile salts, including compounds such as cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid, which play important roles in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats.
Ox bile is commonly included in digestive-support supplements and formulations designed to provide supplemental bile acids. Bile acids help emulsify dietary fats, making them easier for digestive enzymes to process and helping the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients.
The composition of ox bile extracts can vary depending on the source, purification, concentration, and manufacturing process.