Role of bile or liver juice in food digestion

1. The biliary system of bile emulsifies the substance and makes it suitable for the action of lipase.
2. Acts as an activator of bile lipase.
3. Bile creates an alkaline environment by neutralizing the acidity of the digestive tract.
4. Bile helps in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins.
5. Gallbladder increases the peristalsis of the colon and aids in the evacuation of stool.
6. Toxins, cholesterol, bile acids, zinc, copper, mercury etc. are released through bile.

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Dr. Abu Bakkar Siddiq