Why are pancreatic enzymes (pancreatin) not used in many of these products?
Pancreatic enzymes are animal enzymes that are only able to work in an alkaline pH environment of 7.2 to 9.0. Therefore, pancreatic enzymes only work the duodenum of the small intestine. They do not enhance the digestion of food and thus does not spare the body the necessity of providing all of the enzymes needed to digest food. They find their best use in the treatment of inflammatory problems.
