Bile in the digestive system exists primarily to facilitate fat absorption in the small intestine, and then send digested fats elsewhere in the body. Although the small intestine is the central area of bile activity, bile is created in specialized cells called hepatocytes, which are found in the liver. read more
Bile is a cholesterol-containing digestive fluid, made by the liver, stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine when needed. It emulsifies (a compound with both water-soluble and fat soluble portions that can attract fats and oils into water, combining them.) fats and oils to ready them for enzymatic digestion. read more
Bile is a digestive fluid that consists of cholesterol, bile acids, water, potassium, sodium and bilirubin – a waste product formed from the breakdown of red blood cells. Bile, which is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, plays a vital role in the digestion of fats. read more