| Acne |
No |
| Active substance |
Ursodeoxycholic Acid |
| Also known as |
UDCA, Ursodiol |
| Aromatization |
No |
| Blood pressure |
Does not typically affect blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
3О±,7ОІ-Dihydroxy-5ОІ-cholan-24-oic acid |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 10-15 mg/kg/day in divided doses |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not typically used for sports enhancement |
| Effects |
Improves bile flow, reduces gallstone formation, and can decrease cholesterol levels |
| Formula |
C24H40O4 |
| Half-life |
3.5 to 5.8 days |
| HBR |
No |
| Hepatotoxicity |
No |
| Lab Test |
Liver function tests |
| Main action |
Decreases the production of cholesterol by the liver and absorption of cholesterol from the gut |
| Side effects |
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat |
| Substance class |
Bile acid |
| Trade name |
Actigall, Urso, Ursogal |
| Use in sports |
None known officially, though possibly used informally to manage cholesterol |
| WAREHOUSE |
International Warehouse 2 |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Ali Raif |
