Origin: Naturally occurs in the small intestine
Also Known As:
TUDCA
Tauroursodeoxycholic acid sodium salt
Overview: Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate is a compound naturally found in bile. It is a is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor and aids in stabilizing the unfolded protein response. It interferes with the upstream mitochondrial pathway of cell death and inhibits oxygen-radical production.