Cholic Acids

**Definition:** The 3 alpha,7 alpha,12 alpha-trihydroxy-5 beta-cholanic acid family of bile acids in man, usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. They act as detergents to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, are reabsorbed by the small intestine, and are used as cholagogues and choleretics.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.105.225 - D04.210.500.221.430

**Synonyms:** - Cholalic Acids