The pancreas acts as a hybrid organ; it produces enzymes critical for digestion and manufactures the hormones insulin and glucagon. Glucagon converts energy stored within the liver to glucose, and insulin allows cells to absorb glucose to fuel cellular respiration.
Stress, alcohol consumption, exposure to environmental toxins, and aging are among the many factors that can compromise pancreatic function. With advancements in the isolation and synthesis of specific hormones, glandular therapy has decreased in Western medicine; however, it’s still a popular therapeutic strategy employed in traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary naturopathic practice. The roots of glandular therapy stem from the philosophy that oral consumption of an animal gland will strengthen the corresponding gland in the host (you). The scientific basis for animal glandulars is that they’re a rich source of organ-specific nutrients in their naturally occurring form.
New Roots Herbal’s Pure Pancreas is sourced from grass-fed New Zealand lamb, free from pesticides, growth hormones, and antibiotics.
Directions of Use:
Adults: Take 1 tablet daily immediately before a meal/food or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Duration of use:
Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Ingredients:
| Each tablet contains: |
| Pancreas organ (from lamb [Ovis aries])* |
450 mg |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
6 mg |
| * Superior-quality, freeze-dried organ from New Zealand grass-fed lamb. Guaranteed free of pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). |
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Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid. |
Warnings:
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, pancreatitis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, or cystic fibrosis; or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Contraindications: Do not use this product if you are sensitive to pancreatic enzymes.
Known adverse reactions: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/epigastric pain, and/or heartburn have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner.
