Product Name: Pancreatin

CAS No.: 8049-47-6

EINECS: 232-468-9

Description:

Pancreatin (Pancreatin systemic) is a digestive enzyme supplement that contains a mixture of several different types of enzymes. These enzymes are normally produced in the pancreas. Pancreatin has a primary function of helping to breakdown food and convert it into energy. The supplement is comprised of a commercial mixture of amylase (to digest starch), protease (to digest protein) and lipase (to digest fat).

Pancreatin can be derived from both plant or animal sources. The primary enzymes that comprise pancreatin include amylase, lipase, and protease. Pancreatin or pancreatic enzymes are usually made from cows or pigs, but can be derived from plant sources as well.

Uses:

1.      Help break down several nutrients, including proteins, fats and carbohydrates (to be transformed into energy for the body)

2.      Promote healthy weight gain and maintenance of healthy weight

3.      Promote absorption of essential vitamins and minerals

Health Benefits

1.      Cystic fibrosis

2.      Chronic (long term) pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)

3.      Cancer of the pancreas

4.      Post-surgical (after surgery) conditions such as surgery on the pancreas or gut

5.      Steatorrhea (a condition involving loose, fatty stools)