Gut Inflammation Pancreatic Elastase
SKU : 987698EDF
£20.00
Application : Stool
Category : Gut Health
The elastase test checks how well your pancreas is working. Your pancreas is a small but important organ that helps break down food. It produces digestive enzymes, one of which is called elastase. Elastase passes through your gut and ends up in your poo (stool). By measuring how much elastase is in your stool, doctors can get a good idea of how well your pancreas is working. If the level is low, it could mean your pancreas isn’t making enough digestive enzymes. This test can help identify a condition called pancreatic insufficiency. What is Pancreatic Insufficiency? Your pancreas plays a key role in digestion. It produces enzymes that break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the food you eat. These enzymes are released into your gut, where they help unlock nutrients so they can be absorbed into your bloodstream. Pancreatic insufficiency means your pancreas isn’t making or releasing enough of these enzymes. this makes is harder for your body to digest
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