Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Digestive Enzymes
October 02, 2008
A new, less expensive test to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux
disorder (GERD) may soon be available in primary care physicians'
offices. The test, developed by a doctor at Wake Forest University,
detects the presence of a digestive enzyme called human pepsin 3b
in patients' saliva. This pepsin causes damage to esophageal
tissues in patients with GERD and other reflux disorders.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Elizabeth Roberts
,
Health Expert
...known to man. This is the doctor who suggested the digestive enzymes and ginger. He also had me...
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By Kenn Kihiu
,
Health Expert
...pieces. Rushing through your food causes suppression of digestive enzymes which makes digestion...
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By Jan Gambino
,
Health Expert
Over the holidays, I barely watched the news or read a newspaper. However, one story got my full...
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Health Guide
...part of the stomach is above the diaphragm. The diaphragm helps the lower esophageal sphincter keep
digestive enzymes and acid from coming back into the esophagus. Although no one knows why GERD...
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...acid reflux disease symptom is regurgitation. Regurgitation is the spontaneous, effortless reflux of
digestive enzymes and gastric contents into the esophagus or mouth. Patients with regurgitation...
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...the pancreas -- an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach. The pancreas secretes
digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon. Causes, incidence, and risk...
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...attention to what you are eating doesn't give your body the proper signals (such as your saliva producing
digestive enzymes) and you can end up with indigestion as well as not even remembering...
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...carbs –– by themselves. Always eat a protein first. When you eat a protein first, the protein
digestive enzymes are activated, which then slows the absorption of carbohydrates.Eat Until...
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Medications
Acarbose is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in... Read more »
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