Guest guest Posted June 16, 2002 Report Share Posted June 16, 2002 Hi, I read this on the internet: 'Other people suffer from a lack of pancreatic enzymes. The pancreas produces enzymes that are essential to the digestion and absorption of food. The enzymes include lipases that digest fat, proteases that digest proteins, and amylases that digest starch. I've noticed that patients with low blood sugar are more prone to a problem with pancreatic enzymes. This may be because both insulin, which controls blood sugar, and the pancreatic enzymes are produced by the same organ, the pancreas. If the pancreas is out of whack, low blood sugar and lack of enzymes could result. A lack of pancreatic enzymes will lead to trouble when you ingest fatty foods: You may experience bloating or belching an hour after a fatty meal, or your may have a feeling of fullness'. Does this mean that the doctors will never find the raised blood levels that they are looking for? I figure if I'm getting constant indigestion pain, it's because of the lack of pancreas enzymes. Would that be right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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