By Dr Eric Berg DC – TUDCA is a very specific bile acid. TUDCA has been used for hundreds of years in Asia and by Native Americans for various purposes. It has been used for gallstones and liver cirrhosis. But, it may be beneficial for many different conditions.
Benefits of TUDCA:
1. It can help thin bile and allow it to flow
2. It may help promote healthy eyes and help with retinal degenerative disease
3. It has been shown to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
4. It has shown positive effects on ALS
5. It has been shown to potentially help prevent strokes and repair damage from strokes
6. It may help with spasms
7. It may help reduce fevers
8. It may help improve visual acuity
9. It may help prevent apoptosis
10. It has powerful anti-inflammatory
11. It may help decrease fibrosis (especially of the liver)
12. It may help protect the brain
13. It supports insulin sensitivity
14. It supports the gut lining
15. It may help protect the kidneys
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.