Types of Digestive Enzymes

Digestive enzymes are produced and secreted by the gastrointestinal system to degrade
fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, to accomplish the digestion and, afterwards, the
absorption of nutrients. Their supplementation, when indicated, may provide reliable help
as an adjuvant treatment of several disorders characterized by an impairment of digestive
functions.

Types of Digestive Enzymes
There are many digestive enzymes. The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas
include:
Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates)
Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats)
Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)
Some other common enzymes are made in the small intestine, including:
Lactase (breaks down lactose)Sucrase (breaks down sucrose)

Symptoms of Digestive Enzyme Insufficiency
Digestive enzyme insufficiency can lead to malnutrition or gastrointestinal irritation.
Common symptoms include:
Belly pain or cramps
Bloating
Diarrhea
Gas
Oily stools (bowel movements)
Unexplained weight loss
Talk to your doctor if these symptoms persist and before taking any dietary supplements.

Source:www.hopkinsmedicine.org