The pancreas is a large gland that lies behind your stomach. It is an essential organ that produces the hormone insulin, responsible for regulating your blood sugar levels. If your pancreas stops working properly, as in the case of pancreatitis, your risk of developing diabetes increases.

Another important function that your pancreas carries out is the secretion of several digestive enzymes into your small intestine, through a tube called the pancreatic duct. In fact, 98% of the output of the pancreas is its exogenous output of digestive enzymes. Normally these enzymes do not become active until they reach your small intestine where they begin digesting fats, proteins and carbohydrates from the foods you eat. However, in sufferers of pancreatitis, these enzymes become prematurely active inside the pancreas and actually start digesting the pancreas itself.

Nutrients that are able to reduce inflammation have been found to be effective for alleviating both acute and chronic cases of pancreatitis. Also, Evening Primrose Oil is a well-known anti-inflammatory that has been found to be beneficial.

Another nutrient used for pancreatic health is betaine and this supports gastrointestinal health at the same time. Repeat attacks of pancreatitis can cause a vitamin B12 deficiency, which increases the risk of anaemia.

Related products available at Nutri-Link:

Code Product description Type Size Supplier
70150 AntiOx (Cysteine Free) Caps 60 ARG
70160 AntiOx (The New Cysteine Free) Caps 60 ARG
70130 AntiOx Original Caps 120 ARG
1729 Aqueous Chromium™ Liq 15ml BRC
1137 Bio-3B-G® (Special B Complex) Tabs 180 BRC
1199 Bio-6-Plus™ (Pancreatic Enzymes) Tabs 90 BRC
1131 Bio-B Complex™ (B Complex w/SOD & Catalase) Tabs 90 BRC
2800 BioProtect™ Caps 90 BRC
1701 Cr-Zyme™ Tabs 100 BRC
3007 Cytozyme-PAN™ Tabs 60 BRC
1140 GastraZyme™ (Vitamin U Complex) Tabs 90 BRC
71900 Glucose Tolerance Caps 90 ARG
6630 IAG™ (Arabinogalactans) Pwdr 100g BRC
1202 Intenzyme Forte™ Tabs 500 BRC
1207 Intenzyme Forte™ Tabs 50 BRC
1201 Intenzyme Forte™ Tabs 100 BRC
LM205 Liquid Chromium – No. 5 Liq 60ml BB
LM405 Liquid Chromium – No. 5 Liq 120ml BB
74960 MetabolicZyme Tabs 900 ARG
71620 Pancreas (Beef) Organic Glandular Caps 90 ARG
71630 Pancreas (Lamb) Organic Glandular Caps 90 ARG
71640 Pancreas (Pork) Organic Glandular Caps 60 ARG
70340 Super Vitamin B Complex Caps 120 ARG

References

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  2. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1993 Jan-Feb;8(1):60-2. View Abstract
  3. Glasbrenner B, Malfertheiner P, Büchler M, Kuhn K, Ditschuneit H. Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency in chronic pancreatitis: a relevant disorder? Klin Wochenschr. 1991 Feb 26;69(4):168-72. View Abstract
  4. McClave SA, Chang WK, Dhaliwal R, et al. Nutrition support in acute pancreatitis: a systematic review of the literature. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2006 Mar-Apr;30(2):143-56. View Abstract
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