When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life.

As well as having a role in lipid absorption, bile acids can act as endocrine-signaling molecules. With previous studies suggesting that bile acids operate as metabolic integrators, Watanabe et al.

When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life.

Maternal diet, excess bile acid and liver disease - Moms who eat a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy can increase ...

Scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ...

Dr Ranjan explains that bile acids are produced in the liver and help digest fats. After aiding digestion, they are reabsorbed in the terminal ileum (part of the small intestine) and return to the ...

D illustration of Clostridium scindens in the intestine. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL) EPFL scientists have uncovered how a ...

When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life. A new study sheds light on changes to the fetus's bile acid ...

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this ...

When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life.

Synthesized in the liver, bile acids play diverse roles in digestion and metabolism. However, when their processes are disrupted, disease can occur. Scientists seek advanced technologies to better ...