Lithocholic Acid

**Definition:** A bile acid formed from chenodeoxycholate by bacterial action, usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as cholagogue and choleretic.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.105.225.480 - D04.210.500.221.430.622

**Synonyms:** - Isolithocholic Acid