Symptoms Flatulence is manifested by an increased accumulation of gases in the intestines (meteorism), which may pass voluntarily or involuntarily (flatulence). They may be accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling, a bloated abdomen, cramps and other digestive symptoms such as constipation, increased bowel activity and diarrhea. Bloating is primarily a psychosocial problem because of the embarrassing … Flatulence Causes and Remedies
Products Invertase is commercially available as a pure substance and in some countries as a dietary supplement. It is present in foods as a natural product or additive. Structure and properties Invertases are enzymes found in various living organisms. For use in food, it is usually extracted from yeast. Bees use invertase to make honey … Invertase
Structure and properties Pepsin exists as a white to pale yellow, hygroscopic, crystalline or amorphous powder that is soluble in water. It is obtained from the gastric mucosa of pigs, cattle or sheep. Pepsin contains proteinases of the stomach that are active in an acidic environment (pH of 1 to 5). Effects Pepsin (ATC A09AA03) … Pepsin
Symptoms Ingestion of FODMAP may cause digestive disturbances: Increase in motility and water content in the small intestine, shortening of transit time, urge to defecate, diarrhea. Constipation Gas formation, flatulence Expansion of the intestinal lumen (distension), abdominal pain, abdominal cramps. Nausea This can trigger and aggravate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. … FODMAP
Products Miglitol was commercially available in tablet form (Diastabol). It was approved in many countries in 1997 and went out of commerce in 2011. It is still available in some countries. Acarbose (Glucobay) can be used as a possible alternative. Structure and properties Miglitol (C8H17NO5, Mr = 207.2 g/mol) is an analog of glucose and … Miglitol
Symptoms Acute diarrhea is defined as frequent bowel movements with a liquid or mushy stool consistency (≥ 3 voidings within 24 hours, stool weight > 200 g/day). It usually does not last longer than a week and often passes on its own. If it lasts longer than two weeks, it is referred to as a … Acute Diarrhea
Products Lactase is commercially available in many countries as both a drug (Lacdigest) and a dietary supplement. Available dosage forms include chewable tablets and capsules. The “strength” or enzyme activity is indicated by the FCC (Food Chemical Codex) unit. Structure and properties The enzymes contained in the preparations are beta-galactosidases, usually obtained from molds (, … Lactase
Products Spasmo-Canulase Bitabs (originally Wander, then Sandoz, Novartis, GSK) went on sale in many countries in 1964. In 2017, distribution was discontinued for production reasons. Procurement of the seven active ingredients apparently became increasingly difficult. Ingredients In the fast-dissolving shell of the tablets: Metixene (anticholinergic). Pepsin (digestive enzyme) Dimethicone (defoamer) Glutamic acid hydrochloride (acid) In … Spasmo-Canulase
Products Digestive enzymes are commercially available as drugs and dietary supplements, including tablets and capsules. Unlike other therapeutic proteins, they can be ingested and do not need to be injected. They can usually be stored at room temperature. Structure and properties Digestive enzymes are proteins produced by living organisms. They are obtained on the one … Digestive Enzymes
Products Alpha-galactosidase is commercially available as a dietary supplement or medical device in some countries, for example, Germany and the United States. It is also combined with other enzymes. Structure and properties Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that is usually extracted from fungi like. Effects Alpha-galactosidase cleaves indigestible carbohydrates, which are found, for example, in legumes, … Alpha-Galactosidase
Definition The human pancreas consists of two parts, called exocrine and endocrine. The exocrine part of the pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate and releases its secretion through an excretory duct into the small intestine. The enzymes are used to break down the nutrients, while the bicarbonate neutralises the stomach acid contained in the food … Pancreatic hypofunction
Symptoms of pancreatic hypofunction An endocrine pancreatic hypofunction has very variable symptoms depending on the cause. If the hypofunction is based on the destruction of endocrine cells by autoantibodies (diabetes mellitus type 1), the symptoms often occur suddenly and sometimes develop into a life-threatening situation within hours. Those affected usually complain of outbreaks of sweating, … Symptoms of pancreatic hypofunction | Pancreatic hypofunction
