Re: Bile in the Colon: Carcinogenic.

We all have a goal of achieving thinned out, clear, flowing bile. I'm not saying don't do LF's. I'm just saying as you start to achieve the goal, proceed with caution (and consume lots of fiber). I've read posts of people who seem to think that bile is a cleanser and "good for" the colon. Definitely not the case.

http://www.omicsonline.org/2157-2518/2157-2518-2-101e.pdf

"Since the 1970s it has been generally considered that bile acids are promoters of colon cancer, but lack carcinogenic activity. However, recent evidence indicates that bile acids do, indeed, act as carcinogens."

http://www.jstor.org/pss/3429539

"Bile Acids, But Not Neutral Sterols, Are Tumor Promoters in the Colon in Man and in Rodents."

http://www.lef.org/protocols/cancer/colorectal_01.htm

"The digestion of fats requires the activity of normal bile acids that irritate and damage cells lining the colon. Consequently, bile acids activate factors associated with abnormal growth of these cells, resulting in an increased risk of colorectal cancer (Glinghammar B et al 1999; Suzuki K et al 1986)."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2819848

"Bile acids act as promoters of colonic tumors in mutagenesis assay systems and in various animal models." Tweet