One of the main components of bile is cholesterol. The cholesterol that becomes excess in the body can be excreted by bile flow. This requires the consumption of adequate amounts of fat, as a low-fat diet causes biliary stasis. When dieting, it is difficult to find the delicate balance between getting enough fat into the body to stimulate bile excretion and the breakdown of excess cholesterol. But it is also important not to put more fat into your body than it can use. Fats are needed for hormone production, cell regeneration, the use of fat-soluble vitamins a cholesterol reduction outside.

Short interview with Dr Erika Balaicza (doctor, internist, naturopath)

Source: Fix TV - Sinus programme 2015.06.08.