The pancreas is an essential gland in the body that regulates blood sugar and digestion. It produces the hormone insulin that helps to control blood sugar levels and enzymes that break down food in the small intestine.
If the pancreas does not function correctly, this can cause a number of health problems.
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases worldwide, and sadly it is a leading cause of death in sufferers if not treated correctly. There are 2 primary Types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, as well as gestational diabetes however this is related to pregnancy and typically resolves after delivery. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are both lifelong conditions caused by the pancreas not functioning correctly:
The type of diabetes an individual may suffer from can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures glucose levels.
A lifelong condition whereby inflammation causes the pancreas to change in both shape and structure. There are two types:
The inflammation that causes pancreatitis can come from a few different factors, such as excessive alcohol consumption, infections, gallstones, smoking and certain drugs such as NSAIDs and certain antibiotics.
People who suffer with either form of pancreatitis will show symptoms including jaundice, internal bleeding, intestinal blockages, foul-smelling or greasy stools, severe abdominal pain and pancreatic fluids in the abdomen.
This is a health condition where the small intestine can’t digest food completely because the enzymes produced by the pancreas don’t function properly. This can affect people of all ages and cause complications such as growth problems in children, malnutrition, low bone mass, digestive issues and weight loss.
Like diabetes and pancreatitis, EPI is a lifelong condition that is typically treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to replace the digestive enzymes that break down nutrients.
Many people struggle with these pancreatic health problems – according to the CDC, 38.4 million people in the United States alone have diabetes (around 12% of the population). A further 87,000 people are treated for pancreatitis each year and estimates show over 30,000 US citizens are affected by EPI. With these statistics in mind, exploring options to regulate and normalize the pancreas can be key to the road of better health and symptom management.
Peptide bioregulators engineered to normalize and balance pancreatic function work by regulating the hormones and enzymes the pancreas produce. In this way, secretion of hormones such as insulin and glucagon are balanced, digestive enzymes are modulated and the pancreas is not forced to overwork, and glucose homeostasis is maintained – key to preventing pancreatic damage from prolonged high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).
There are a few different brands of pancreatic peptide bioregulator, however the way the amino acid complex works remains largely the same.
We offer a wide range of peptide bioregulators, not only to support pancreatic function but across a wide range of areas including the blood vessels, heart, liver, bladder and more.
