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This release of bile acids, mainly cholic (CA) and chenodeoxycholic (CDCA) acid derivatives, happens through the relaxation of the smooth muscle sphincter upon CCK signaling (336) or indirectly through a similar VIP action on the sphincter of Oddi (337)
Robert Kushner, who helped bring them to market, breaks down how they actually work, who benefits most, and why they're a long-term commitment rather than a quick fix
Elana Kreiger-Benson is a 3rd year medical student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Reviewed by Michael Tanner, MD, associate editor, Clinical Correlations Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons References Andolfi C, Fisichella PM
If you have questions about your Lantus dosage for type 1 diabetes, talk with your doctor or pharmacist
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