Bile acids are formed from cholesterol in the liver and released into the small intestine, where they aid in fat digestion. The bile acids are then “recycled” and can be reused.
Oat beta-glucan binds bile acids and interrupts this cycle – the bile acids are excreted and are no longer available for fat digestion. The supply of bile acids is replenished with the help of the “building material” cholesterol. In the process, cholesterol is used up and the cholesterol level drops or falls back to a normal level.
