Lipase is a digestive enzyme that boosts the absorption of fat in your body by breaking it down into glycerol and free fatty acids ( For example, one study in 16 adults found that those taking a lipase supplement before consuming a high fat meal reported significantly decreased stomach fullness after 1 hour, compared with a control group ( On the other hand, lipase inhibitors which decrease lipase levels have long been used to promote weight control by increasing the excretion of fat ( While more research is needed, increasing your lipase levels by taking digestive enzyme supplements could potentially increase fat absorption, thus contributing to weight gain
It's the same complementary-mechanism logic covered in Healing & Recovery Peptides Explained
Slower dose escalation If bloating is severe at a particular dose, staying at that dose for an additional 2-4 weeks before escalating can make a significant difference
however, if levels become too high there can be damage to cell's DNA and protein
Find out what studies are showing in the What It Does section of our Protein Supplements Review
Patients recovering from infections or prolonged use of medications like antibiotics or NSAIDs