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It produces digestive enzymes and insulin. Both of these are essential for you to gain nutrition from the food you eat.  \nDigestive enzymes help you break down food so that it can be absorbed from your gut into your bloodstream and used by your body. Without these enzymes, food will pass through your  \ndigestive system without being broken down and absorbed into your body.  \nThe pancreas produces three main types of enzymes to breakdown different parts of your food:  \n Proteases (to break down proteins)  \n Amylase (to break down starchy carbohydrate)  \n Lipase (to break down fat)  \nThe pancreas is the main gland in the body that produces the enzyme lipase.  \nLiver  \nBile duct  \nDuodenum   \nStomach  \nPancreas  \n2  \nenzyme:  \na substance produced  \nby the body which brings about aspecific reaction  \nWhat is malabsorption?  \nWhen your pancreas is diseased ([i.e. in](i.e. in) pancreatic cancer)  \nenough enzymes. Occasionally this may occur after surgery  \nHow do I know if I am suffering with malabsorption?  \nThe colour of your stools may tell you if you are not absorbing your food. If fat is present in your stools, they may look pale or yellow. They may float, and may be difficult to flush away. You may see orange fat globules on them, and they will usually be loose and frequent. You may also lose weight. If you have reduced the amount of fat you eat you may not have these symptoms. If this is the case, it is recommended that you discuss how you have changed your diet with your doctor or dietitian.  \nIf you are not absorbing starchy carbohydrates (i.e. potatoes, pasta, bread, cereal) this can cause bloating, wind and abdominal pain. Weaker muscles and weight loss may be the only signs of malabsorption.  \nIt is more difficult to tell whether you are absorbing some of the vitamins and minerals. Blood tests should help identify any deficiencies you may have. It may be necessary to take dietary supplements to improve your stores of these vitaminsand minerals.  \nLong-term deficiencies can cause conditions such as  \nosteoporosis   \nmonitor your vitamin and mineral levels and take supplements if necessary.  \nErratic or difficult to control blood sugar levels can be a sign of malabsorption.  \nabdomen:  \npart of the body containing the digestive organs bounded by the diaphragm and pelvis  \nosteoporosis:  \na condition which causes a thinning of the bones  \n3  \nWhat is pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy?  \nTo help your body absorb food you can take the enzymes you need in the form of a capsule. This is called pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. You will usually be prescribed one of the following medications:  \n Creon®  \n Nutrizym®  \n Pancrease®  \n Pancrex®  \nPancreatic enzyme replacement therapy comes in different forms and strengths. They are usually taken as capsules, and each has a different number or letter following their name to indicate the dose strength. Some also come in powder  \npancreatic enzymes: lipase; amylase and protease.  \nPancreatic enzyme supplements are made from pork products. There is currently no alternative. Please discuss this with your  \n4  \nHow do I take pancreatic enzymes?  \nThe enzymes inside the capsules replace those that your  \nTo work effectively, these enzymes need to be taken each time you eat, including meals, snacks and milky drinks. Take them just before you begin eating or with the first few mouthfuls of food as they need to be taken with the food/milky drink to work. If you take more than one capsule you should space them  \nIf you are having a large meal with more than two courses, or one lasting more than half an hour, you may need to take additional enzymes with each course.  \nIt is important that you swallow your capsules with a cold drink. 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