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TUDCA TUDCA

A bile-acid compound approved in some countries for gallstones and liver support, popular as a liver-protective supplement among steroid users. Human studies support modest improvements in liver-related blood markers, with a generally good safety record.

Also known as Tauroursodeoxycholate, Tauroursodeoxycholic acid, Ursodeoxycholyltaurine, Taurursodiol, ursodoxicoltaurine, Taurolite, UR 906, Tauroursodesoxycholic acid

Effects Heal

Routes Oral

Legal status Dietary supplement

WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C₂₆H₄₅NO₆S

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Chemistry

Formula: C26H45NO6S
Molar mass: 499.7
CAS: 14605-22-2
PubChem CID: 9848818
IUPAC name: 2-[[(4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoyl]amino]ethanesulfonic acid
InChIKey: BHTRKEVKTKCXOH-LBSADWJPSA-N

Reported dosing

Clinical data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 250 mg/day

Reported range 250-1500 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency 1-2 times daily

Duration Ongoing (supplement use) or alongside a steroid/prohormone cycle

Approved in some countries for gallstones; sold as a liver-support dietary supplement in the US, popular among steroid users to help offset liver-enzyme elevation.

Where this comes from Clinical trials (gallstone/liver indications); supplement-industry dosing

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.