| Use in sports | None known officially, though possibly used informally to manage cholesterol  | 
		
|---|---|
| Formula | C24H40O4  | 
		
| Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes  | 
		
| Effects | Improves bile flow, reduces gallstone formation, and can decrease cholesterol levels  | 
		
| Dosage (sports) | Not typically used for sports enhancement  | 
		
| Dosage (medical) | Typically 10-15 mg/kg/day in divided doses  | 
		
| Half-life | 3.5 to 5.8 days  | 
		
| Main action | Decreases the production of cholesterol by the liver and absorption of cholesterol from the gut  | 
		
| Substance class | Bile acid  | 
		
| Chemical name | 3О±,7ОІ-Dihydroxy-5ОІ-cholan-24-oic acid  | 
		
| Water Retention | None  | 
		
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat  | 
		
| Trade name | Actigall, Urso, Ursogal  | 
		
| Blood pressure | Does not typically affect blood pressure  | 
		
| Also known as | UDCA, Ursodiol  | 
		
| Strength | 300 mg  | 
		
| Lab Test | Liver function tests  | 
		
| Hepatotoxicity | Low, generally considered hepatoprotective  | 
		
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries  | 
		







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