Effective Dosage: There is currently no clinical evidence that Lipase is effective as a weight loss supplement at any dosage. The standard dose for some therapies for adults is 1 to 2 capsules of 6,000 LU (Lipase Activity Units) 3 times per day.
Lipase is an enzyme necessary for the absorption and digestion of nutrients in the intestines. This digestive enzyme is responsible for breaking down lipids (fats), in particular triglycerides, which are fatty substances in the body that come from fat in the diet. Once broken down into smaller components, triglycerides are more easily absorbed in the intestines. Lipase is primarily produced in the pancreas but is also produced in the mouth and stomach. Most people produce sufficient amounts of pancreatic lipase.
Lipase, a fat splitting enzyme, is found abundantly in raw, live foods. However, few of us eat enough raw foods to get enough lipase to burn even a normal amount of fat, not to mention any excess. Sources of lipase include raw meats and fish, raw nuts and raw fruits and vegetables high in oils, such as avacados. Lipase is destroyed when foods are heated above 40 degrees celcius.
There is no clinical evidence in humans that lipase aids in weight loss. On the contrary, some diet pills, such as the FDA approved prescription diet pill Orlistat, are lipase inhibitors that act to block lipase activitiy so the body does not absorb as much fat. With this said, lipase, when added as a diet pill supplement, may act to increase fat absorption.
These statements about Lipase have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Lipase is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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