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7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your 7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one
Explanation: 7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (7αC4) is a compound produced in the liver during the process of converting cholesterol into bile acids which are essential for digesting fats. This compound serves as an indicator of how quickly the body is making new bile acids. Elevated levels can indicate that the body is making too much bile acid, which may lead to digestive issues like chronic diarrhea. Measuring 7αC4 provides valuable information about liver and intestinal function.
Test Purpose:
- Assess bile acid production in the liver
- Identify bile acid malabsorption (also known as bile acid diarrhea), a condition where excess bile acids in the intestines cause diarrhea.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic
