Tag: Bear bile

For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine has utilized bear bile for its therapeutic properties, largely attributed to the presence of Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA). However, today’s TUDCA supplements are predominantly synthetic, representing a significant shift away from the cruel practice of bile extraction.

Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a key component in treating certain liver diseases, was historically sourced from the bile of bears. However, modern medicine has developed alternative and ethical production methods, making bear bile extraction an outdated practice.