Description :

• A lipase is an enzyme that breaks down dietary fats (lipids) into smaller molecules of fatty acids and glycerol, which the body can then absorb and use for energy and cell building. Produced mainly by the pancreas but also by the stomach and salivary glands, lipase is essential for fat digestion and metabolism. High levels of lipase in the blood can indicate damage to the pancreas, such as in pancreatitis .