Some such functions include helping animals digest more nutrients or improving the flavor or capabilities of food. For instance, enzymes are used to tenderize meat, to increase the shelf life of ...

Scientists have identified a protein that is necessary for secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas. The research, published in the September issue of Developmental Cell, enhances the ...

(CNN) — When people eat foods they love, sometimes those treats don’t love them back, causing digestive discomfort that has them reaching for a remedy. At times, that’s in the form of digestive enzyme ...

From steaming bowls of soup to ice-cold smoothies, the temperature of our food does more than just please our palates—it triggers a complex series of physiological responses throughout our digestive ...

Pancreas removal necessitates significant lifestyle changes, including insulin and enzyme replacement, dietary adjustments, ...

DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2017 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which the stress hormone FGF21 keeps digestive enzymes from damaging the pancreas. The research, ...

New research revealed contrasting roles for the SNAP23 protein in pancreatic secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin. Inhibiting SNAP23 with a potential new diabetes drug enabled ...

Pineapple juice is hydrating and rich in nutrients. It also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that can help with ...