Imagine trying to bake a cake without heat. You’ve got all the ingredients like flour, eggs and sugar, but nothing is happening. That’s what your body would be like without enzymes: potential but no ...

Food goes on a long, complex journey through your body before becoming poo. Each part of the digestive system plays a special role in breaking it down.

Yes, it’s your pancreas – and it plays a crucial role in your health. ‘We should be trying our best to take care of ourselves generally, but not a lot of people know much about the pancreas,’ agrees ...

Pancrelipase is a medication that replaces digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas. Most people with cystic fibrosis benefit from taking pancrelipase to aid their digestion. Share on Pinterest SDI ...

Manganese may not get the spotlight like iron or calcium, but it’s a behind-the-scenes worker that keeps many body systems ...

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