As lactase helps to digest lactose<\/a>Lipase facilitates the assimilation of lipids. A deficiency or excess of this enzyme can lead to digestive problems, but can also reveal more serious pathologies, particularly pancreatic.<\/p>\n The term lipase<\/strong> comes from the word \"lipid\" (fat) and the suffix -ase, used to designate an enzyme. It is used during digestion to convert triglycerides into fat. fatty acids<\/strong> and glycerol<\/strong>two molecules that can be absorbed by the intestine.<\/p>\n There are several types of lipase in the body:<\/p>\n Gastric lipase<\/strong> (secreted in the stomach)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pancreatic lipase<\/strong> (produced by the pancreas, the most active)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lipoprotein lipase<\/strong> (present in the blood, involved in fat metabolism)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Lipase is essential for :<\/p>\n Digesting fats<\/strong> food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enablingabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins<\/strong> (A, D, E, K)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Providing energy<\/strong> via fatty acids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Participate in hormonal and cellular health<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n In a nutshell, without lipase, fats are not absorbed<\/strong> correctly. This can lead to bloating<\/a>fatty stools, malabsorption and vitamin deficiencies.<\/p>\n The lipase levels in the blood<\/strong> (lipaemia) is a clinical indicator often used to assess the health of the pancreas. The usual reference ranges are as follows:<\/p>\n Standard<\/strong> between 50 and 240 IU\/L<\/p>\n<\/li>\n > 3 times normal<\/strong> suggestive of acute pancreatitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n < 50 IU\/L<\/strong> rare but possible in cases of advanced pancreatic destruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u26a0\ufe0f These thresholds may vary slightly depending on the laboratories and techniques used (reflectometry, colorimetry, etc.).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This can be caused by :<\/p>\n Acute or chronic pancreatitis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Biliary obstruction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Crohn's disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Renal insufficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Excessive consumption of alcohol or certain medicines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A rise passenger<\/strong> can also occur after a high-fat meal, or after taking digestive supplements containing lipase<\/strong>which is physiological and harmless.<\/p>\n More rare, it can be :<\/p>\n Temporary<\/strong> (early pregnancy)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pathological<\/strong>in the case of a severe damage to the pancreas<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n When you suffer from lactose intolerance, it is the enzyme lactase<\/strong> which is lacking. But for some people, this digestive disorder is also accompanied by a difficult digestion of fats<\/strong>particularly those present in dairy products.<\/p>\nWhat is lipase?<\/h2>\n
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What role does lipase play in the body?<\/h2>\n
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Blood lipase levels: norms and abnormalities<\/h2>\n
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What does a high or low lipase level mean?<\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udd3a High level: hyperlipasemia<\/h3>\n
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\ud83d\udd3b Low levels: hypolipasemia<\/h3>\n
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Lactose intolerance and lipase deficiency: a problematic duo<\/h2>\n
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