HOW DO PANCREATIC ENZYMES SUPPLEMENTS WORK TO IMPROVE DIGESTION AND REDUCE INFLAMMATION?
A. Before answering that, we need to first understand how the pancreas itself works. A digestive organ located behind the stomach, one of the pancreas’ functions is enzyme production, where it makes many different kinds with each enzyme being responsible for breaking down different types of food into small particles suitable for absorption. When the enzymes leave the pancreas, they are secreted into the intestines where they become activated. The main pancreatic enzymes are the amylases (which digest carbohydrates), proteases (which digest protein), and lipases (which digest fats). Pancreatic enzyme supplements can assist the work of our pancreas, improve digestion, prevent damage caused by autoimmune disorders, and reduce inflammation. Q. CAN I TAKE PANCREATIC ENZYMES SUPPLEMENTS FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION THAT’S NOT CHRONIC? A. Yes. Many people who don’t take pancreatic enzyme supplements routinely find great relief from pain and inflammation that results from being a weekend warrior.
