Lipase
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Other Names: Lipasa, Triacylglycerol lipase.
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that is found in many plants, animals, bacteria, and molds. An enzyme is a protein that speeds up a particular biochemical reaction in the body. People use lipase as a medicine
Special Precautions of Lipase
- Lipase seems to be safe for most people. It can cause some side effects such as nausea, cramping, and diarrhea.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of lipase during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Cystic fibrosis: High doses of lipase seem to make some of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis worse.
Benefits and uses of Lipase are
- Digestion problems due to a disorder of the pancreas (pancreatic insufficiency) that is associated with cystic fibrosis.
- Allergy to gluten in wheat products (celiac disease).
- Crohn's disease.
- Indigestion.
- Heartburn.
