Bile: Liver-Produced Chemical for Fat Digestion - Benefits & Function

The chemical produced by the liver that helps break down fats is called bile. Bile is a greenish-yellow fluid that is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. When you eat a meal, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine. Bile helps to break down fats into smaller molecules so that they can be absorbed by the body.