What is the role of vitamin C in bile acid synthesis?
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In studies on chronic latent vitamin C deficiency in guinea pigs, a direct correlation was found between low vitamin C levels and a decreased rate of cholesterol conversion to bile acids. This essential micronutrient, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a critical and multifaceted role in bile acid synthesis, a process fundamental for proper digestion and cholesterol regulation.
