Pancreatin enzymes is a mixture of various enzymes extracted from the pancreas of pigs, sheep, or cows, mainly consisting of trypsin, pancreatic amylase, and pancreatic lipase. It is a white or slightly yellow powder; Slight odor; But there is no foul odor of mold and decay; Has hygroscopicity. Partially soluble in water and low concentration ethanol solution, insoluble in organic solvents such as high concentration ethanol, acetone, and ether. The aqueous solution is stable at pH 2-3, but unstable above pH 6. Ca2+can increase its stability. When it encounters acid, heat, heavy metals, tannic acid and other protein precipitants, it forms precipitates and loses enzyme activity.
Pancreatin assists digestion, catalyzes protein hydrolysis to produce peptone and its derivatives; Pancreatic amylase hydrolyzes starch to produce dextrin, maltooligosaccharides, and maltose; Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes fats to produce glycerol and fatty acids. The strongest activity occurs under neutral or weakly alkaline conditions.
The Function of Pancreatin
1. Help digest food: Pancreatin can break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, helping the body absorb and utilize nutrients from food.
2. Relieve indigestion: Pancreatin can help alleviate digestive system problems such as indigestion, heartburn, and bloating, promoting the digestion and absorption of food.
3. Improving pancreatic function: Pancreatin can help improve symptoms of pancreatic insufficiency, such as pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts.
4. Adjuvant treatment of pancreatic diseases: For some pancreatic diseases, such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, etc., pancreatic enzymes can be used as an adjuvant treatment.
Overall, as a kind of
Enzyme Supplements, pancreatin enzymes play an important role in promoting digestion, improving indigestion, and assisting in the treatment of pancreatic diseases. But before using pancreatic enzyme, it is best to consult a doctor's advice to determine the correct usage and dosage.
