What Foods Should You Avoid if You Have Bile Acid Malabsorption?
                                
                                
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                                According to studies, bile acid malabsorption (BAM) may affect up to one-third of individuals diagnosed with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). If you have bile acid issues, excess bile in the colon triggers uncomfortable symptoms like watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps. The cornerstone of dietary management for bile acid malabsorption is minimizing foods that stimulate excessive bile production, specifically high-fat items.