Trypsin enzymeis one of several key enzymes that help digest proteins.
Other uses for trypsin enzyme may include wound healing, reducing inflammation, muscle recovery, and more.
For this reason, the supplement is not recommended for people who are pregnant or nursing.
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Caregivers of children with cystic fibrosis should consult a healthcare provider before giving digestive enzymes to avoid potential complications.
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
It is then secreted into the small intestine and converted to trypsin.
Malabsorption is the decreased ability of the body to digest and absorb an adequate supply of nutrients.
Many of the studies involving trypsin are older, lack evidence from humans, and involve animal studies.
Much of the recent documentation on the effectiveness of digestive enzymes is based on these older animal studies.
A trypsin:chymotrypsin medication has been in clinical use since 1961.
This can lead to the breakdown of new tissue before its fully formed.
Cancer
Study results on the use of trypsin to treat cancer are mixed.
Sometimes, prescription medications and supplements should not be taken together.
Contraindications for trypsin include the following:
Always consult with your healthcare provider before taking trypsin.
It can also be made from other meat-producing animal sources.
Most commercially sold trypsin supplements are combined with other enzymes.
Consider selecting a product that is enteric-coated.
An enteric coating protects the supplement from being broken down and rendered inactive by the stomach acid.
This will help it get to your small intestine, where it will do its work.
This means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
Trypsin and other digestive enzymes are commonly taken to treat conditions such as digestive disorders.
Also, follow the instructions on the label.
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