Pancreatin

Pancreatin is an enzyme supplement used to aid digestion in people whose pancreas does not produce enough natural digestive enzymes.

Pancreatin is commonly used for:

• Chronic pancreatic insufficiency: Supplements the digestive enzymes that the pancreas is unable to produce in sufficient quantity, supporting normal digestion.
• Cystic fibrosis-related digestive issues: Helps improve the digestion and absorption of nutrients in patients whose pancreatic function is impaired due to cystic fibrosis.
• Chronic pancreatitis: Supports digestion in patients with long-term inflammation of the pancreas that reduces its enzyme-producing capacity.
• Post-pancreatic surgery digestive support: Aids digestion in individuals who have undergone surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas.
• Digestive symptoms associated with pancreatic enzyme deficiency: Helps relieve bloating, discomfort, and poor nutrient absorption linked to inadequate digestive enzyme production.

• Stomach pain 
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Bloating 
• Diarrhoea 

Pancreatin works by supplying the digestive enzymes that the pancreas would normally produce, helping the body break down and absorb nutrients from food.

It is a mixture of three main types of enzymes:

• Proteases: Break down proteins into smaller building blocks called amino acids.
• Lipases: Break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
• Amylases: Break down complex carbohydrates and starches into simple sugars such as glucose.

When taken with meals, these enzymes mix with food in the digestive tract and assist in breaking down complex food substances into simpler forms that the intestine can easily absorb. This is particularly important for individuals whose own pancreas cannot produce enough of these enzymes, as undigested food can otherwise lead to poor nutrient absorption, bloating, and digestive discomfort.

By supplementing these essential digestive enzymes, Pancreatin helps restore more normal digestion and supports better absorption of essential nutrients from food.