Lipase

    ‘Lip’ in lipase is derived from the word lipo for ‘fat’. Lipase helps the body break down fats to make them more easily absorbed. By breaking down fats into triglycerides, lipase plays a significant role in energizing the body. Lipase is helpful with major health challenges such as IBS, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, gallbladder insufficiency or lack of gallbladder, waning nutrient absorption, and weight loss. It is frequently taken in combination with protease and amylase. Fluoride appears to have an inhibiting effect on both lipase and protease enzymes. This study revealed that excessive fluoride inhibits the activities of pancreatic lipase and protease and causes observable ultrastructural changes. These effects might be an important reason for growth depression induced by fluorosis. Excessive production of free radicals induced by fluoride may damage the structures of digestive enzymes and reduce their activities. Elevated lipase levels may be attributed to bowel obstruction, celiac disease, duodenal ulcer, infection or inflammation of the pancreas, or pancreatic cancer. It is also possible to have high lipase markers when there is no problem with the pancreas.

    Food sources of lipase: barley, chickpeas, coconut, eggplant, lupini beans, lentils, mung beans, nuts and seeds, oats, sprouts, walnuts, pine nuts.