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Your pancreas supports both digestion and metabolic health through enzyme secretion and blood sugar regulation. Issues with the pancreas can affect digestion and nutrient absorption and lead to symptoms like loose or fatty stools. The biomarkers that help assess pancreatic function include amylase and lipase. Abnormal readings often accompany pancreatitis, a series condition that requires immediate attention. Learn about these biomarkers and lifestyle changes that can help improve the health of your pancreas.

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📍What is discussed:
*00:00 – What Does the Pancreas Do?*

The pancreas supports both digestion and metabolic health through enzyme secretion and blood sugar regulation.

*00:15 – Signs of Pancreatic Dysfunction*

How issues with the pancreas can affect digestion, nutrient absorption, and lead to symptoms like loose or fatty stools.

*00:33 – How to Support Your Pancreas Naturally*

Hydration, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and using natural enzyme aids like apple cider vinegar and papaya.

*00:50 – Key Pancreatic Biomarkers: Amylase and Lipase*

Overview of the main enzymes used to assess pancreatic health and what it means when levels are high or low.

*01:12 – What Elevated Amylase Levels Can Indicate*

When high amylase may suggest pancreatitis, and what symptoms to watch for.

*01:39 – What Low or High Lipase Means*

Lipase as a fat-digesting enzyme and how its levels correlate with pancreatic or gallbladder function.

*02:13 – Common Digestive Symptoms and Enzyme Deficiency*

Low enzyme levels, low elastase, and signs of early vs advanced digestive insufficiency.

*02:39 – Alcohol, Stress, and Pancreas Damage*

The role of alcohol and chronic stress in pancreatic dysfunction and how they can lead to serious issues.

*03:10 – Stress and Sluggish Digestion*

How stress downregulates pancreatic function and contributes to symptoms like indigestion and abdominal pain.

*03:46 – Surprising Cholesterol Changes in Perimenopause*

The link between estrogen loss and rising LDL levels, even in women with historically great cholesterol.

*04:24 – How to Improve Cholesterol in Menopause*

Tips on diet, saturated fat, and discussing hormone therapy for heart and metabolic health.

*05:02 – When Genetics Drive High Cholesterol*

Why lifestyle changes may not be enough for some and when to consider medical intervention.

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