The Properties of Lipase

Synthesizing enzymes digest and store fat and sugar. Lipase, insulin, glucagon and hormones are the workhorses of the pancreas. Fatty and sugary foods release a trail of triglycerides in the bloodstream that can contribute to excess body fat. Triglycerides can also clog the arteries and increase the risk of heart disease. Lipase and bile salts from the gall bladder turn these sugars into energy producing fatty acids. Lipase provides the body with access to quick energy.

Digestive Enzyme

• Triglycerides increase cholesterol in the blood.

  Stomach acids and pancreatic enzymes share the work of digesting triglycerides. Protein enzymes in lipase absorb the energy from these dietary fats or store the energy for later use. Lipase converts this energy into fatty acids. Accumulated dietary fats can increase brain functions and muscle energy. Adding high-level simple carbohydrates or sugar- and fat-filled foods forces the pancreas to work overtime. When the body takes in more fat and sugar than it can digest, the result is weight gain.

Release Muscle Energy

• Glucose is the major fuel of muscle tissue. This chemical sugar supplies fuel to all of the organ systems in the body. Skeletal muscle tissue requires glucose to ignite these energy stores in thousands of muscle fibers. By balancing blood sugar flowing through blood vessels in muscle tissue, insulin and glucagon ensure a constant source of fuel. Excess sugars flooding the bloodstream provide a quick release of energy to the muscles followed by muscle fatigue. Similar to the effect of eating a candy bar, sugars released quickly into bloodstream provide an immediate energy boost followed by an abrupt crash. This intricate chemical dance can both produce and disrupt energy stores in the body. Amylase, another pancreatic enzyme, converts fatty acids and protein it into stable energy, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Dietary Supplement

• The small intestine absorbs and uses fats for quick energy and energy storage.

  Despite claims of fat absorption, there is no evidence to support that lipase is an effective weight reduction tool. Although this herbal supplement claims to boost metabolism, the only real alternative to obesity is to eat fewer calories and exercise. Discuss all dietary supplements with a medical professional before use. Alternative homeopathy is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Obesity can lead to high-blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. To reduce weight, increase exercise. Plant-based lipase is not considered a credible dietary supplement.

Vitamin Storage

• Lipase allows the body to store fats and sugars. Fat-soluble vitamins are also stored in these fats so that when the body utilizes this energy, it is also providing vitamins A, D, E, K and beta-carotene to the body's energy reserves. When taking dietary supplements, these fat-soluble vitamins can be lost. Be careful when taking high doses of fat-soluble vitamins as they can build up in body fat reserves.

  Orlistat is a medication prescribed to slow the rate at which lipase breaks down fats and sugars in the body. When these carbohydrates are not digested, the body can expel some dietary fats and thereby reduce weight, but also increasing possible vitamin deficiencies.