What happens after bile does its work?

After bile aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine, it is reabsorbed and transported back to the liver through the enterohepatic circulation. The liver can then recycle the bile salts for future use in digestion. Any excess bile may be stored in the gallbladder until needed. Ultimately, any unused components of bile are excreted from the body in the feces.