Weight Loss Supplements Made From Lipase

If you have looked for an effective weight loss treatment, you know the search can be difficult. Many diets, supplements and fads claim to melt away the pounds. The enzyme lipase may not melt away your excess weight, but it does melt away fat cells in your body. For this reason lipase is added to many weight loss supplements.

• Many weight loss supplements contain the enzyme lipase.

Function

• The stomach and pancreas produce the enzyme lipase. The function of lipase is to break down large fat molecules into smaller ones so that the body can absorb them. Lipase is necessary for the proper absorption of nutrients from the food you eat.

Benefits

• Because lipase helps regulate digestion, it can be helpful in a number of diseases including irritable bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis and many autoimmune disorders. Lipase breaks down fat cells so they are metabolized rather than stored by the body.

Usage

• Lipase is safe for adults and children over 12 years old. The usual dose is 6,000 lipase units taken three times a day. Take the pills on an empty stomach about 30 minutes before meals for optimal effect.

Availability

• Weight loss supplements containing lipase can be found at health food stores in the "digestive enzymes" section. Most digestive enzyme products contain other enzymes in addition to lipase. Read the list of ingredients to determine if the product has the appropriate amount of lipase for weight loss.

Warnings

• Lipase supplements may cause nausea and stomach upset. Lipase may interact with weight loss medicines known as lipase inhibitors. Do not give lipase to children under 12 years old unless under the direct care of a physician.