Fecal secondary and taurine-conjugated bile acids

1. Plant-protein replacement diet decreases fecal secondary and taurine-conjugated bile acids in humans.

   “The 70% plant-protein diet also reduced fecal secondary and taurine-conjugated BAs, including the CRC-associated BAs DCA and LCA.”

   Human trialhealthy adults70% of protein from plant sources12 weeksn = 136

   Replacing animal-sourced with plant-sourced proteins alters gut microbiota and biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer risk in healthy adults: A randomized feeding study

   medRxiv·14 Oct 2026Preprint

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