About TCDCA (Bile Acid)
A taurine-conjugated bile acid studied mainly in animal/cell models for effects on ER stress and metabolic markers. No human clinical trials of oral TCDCA supplementation were identified. Not to be confused with tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA), a different bile acid conjugate with its own (separate) human trial record.
What TCDCA (Bile Acid) supports
- Studied in animal models for metabolic effects — no human clinical trials
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Preclinical (animal/cell) evidence only; no human RCTs.
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