In lab-grown fat cells and immune cells, adding taurocholic acid made the fat cells store less fat and turned immune cells into a type that reduces inflammation.
Scientific Claim
In cell cultures, taurocholic acid (TCA) is associated with reduced lipid accumulation in adipocytes and increased M2 macrophage polarization.
Original Statement
“In vitro experiments further confirmed the molecular mechanism underlying TCA’s ability to attenuate lipid accumulation in adipocytes while promoting macrophage polarization”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
overstated
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
Based on abstract only - full methodology not available to verify. 'Attenuate' and 'promoting' imply direct causation, but in vitro studies alone cannot confirm biological causality.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
The study found that a natural bile acid called TCA, which increases when you eat a little lard, helps fat cells burn fat and turns immune cells into a type that reduces inflammation—exactly what the claim says.