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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for lipase
  1. Lipid Metabolism Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive ...
  2. Pancreatic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood ...
  3. Pancreatitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine ...
  4. Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, ...
  5. Gastroenteritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. ...
  6. Genetic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Genes are the building blocks of heredity. They are passed from parent to child. They hold DNA, the instructions for making proteins. Proteins do most of the ...
  7. Pancreatic Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control ...
  8. Triglycerides (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat. They are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from foods, especially butter, oils, ...
  9. VLDL Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also ...