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After weight-loss surgery, the body produces more of certain digestive fluids called bile acids, and they change type—this change is linked to better blood sugar and liver health.

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Changes in Bile Acid Metabolism, Transport, and Signaling as Central Drivers for Metabolic Improvements After Bariatric Surgery

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2019 Jun

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Changes in Bile Acid Metabolism, Transport, and Signaling as Central Drivers for Metabolic Improvements After Bariatric Surgery

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DOI: 10.1007/s13679-019-00334-4

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After weight-loss surgery, changes in bile acids seem to help clean up fat in the liver and improve how the liver responds to insulin—even when people haven’t lost much weight yet.

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