Pancreatin is a mixed pancreatic enzyme extracted from the pancreas of pigs, cattle and sheep. They are mainly composed of protease,amylase and lipase.
Pancreatin is used to replace digestive enzymes when the body does not have enough of its own. Certain medical conditions can cause this lack of enzymes, such as cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or pancreas surgery.
Pancreatin is an important biocatalyst widely used in the medical, pharmaceutical and food industries. Its application range covers many fields, from promoting digestion and absorption, improving food quality to drug production.