An enzyme secreted by the pancreas to assist in fat breakdown.

	Cystic Fibrosis Recommendation Vitamin E "Cystic fibrosis is associated with defective absorption of vitamin E because of a lack of lipase and poor formation of chylomicrons (small fat clusters)..." Recommendation Bile Salts "Cystic fibrosis is associated with poor lipase secretion and, as a result, poor fat digestion..." Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers The Condition "...Perforation - leukocytosis with left shift, dehydration, increased amylase, increased lipase..." High Levels Of Triglycerides Recommendation Digestive Enzymes "Researchers found in 1997 that lipase can help to control LDL cholesterol and is helpful in stubborn cases of high triglycerides..." LDL/HDL Ratio, High Recommendation Digestive Enzymes "Researchers found in 1997 that lipase can help to control LDL cholesterol and is helpful in stubborn cases of high triglycerides..." Lipase As A Treatment "Lipase describes a number of enzymes that catabolize lipid or fats..." Pancreatitis The Condition "...Blood tests that measure levels of lipase and amylase may indicate inflammation..." Poor Small Intestine Health The Condition "...It also secretes petidase to split peptides (from protein) into amino acids, and lipase to break down fat into glycerol and fatty acids..." Rosacea Recommendation Digestive Enzyme (Trial) "Rosacea patients often have a reduced secretion of pancreatic lipase, an enzyme which aids in fat digestion..." Steatorrhea The Condition "...Digestive disorders affect the production and release of the enzyme lipase from the pancreas, or bile from the liver, which are substances that aid digestion of fats; absorptive disorders disturb the absorptive and enzyme functions of the intestine..." Weight Loss As A Treatment "...Xenical® (Orlistat) is a lipase inhibitor..."

Last updated: Oct 26, 2007