Bile Acid: Pathophysiology, Formation Pathways and Disorders. Bile acids are lipids produced in the liver and bile juice is stored in the gallbladder. They are released into the small intestine to help digest fats. Bile acids are made up of cholesterol, bile salts, and lecithin. Bile salts help to emulsify fats, while lecithin acts as a detergent to break down fats into smaller droplets.  Table …

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