Is Cholic Acid vegan?

Cholic acid is a primary bile acid synthesised in the liver from cholesterol, found in humans and other animals. It plays a key role in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins. In pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, it is typically sourced from animal bile, making it neither vegan nor vegetarian.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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