If your doctor suspects you may have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), they’ll order a range of blood tests to check nutrient and enzyme levels. Share on Pinterest andresr/Getty Images While ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes problems in how you digest food. Your pancreas doesn't make enough of the enzymes that your body needs to break down and absorb nutrients. Enzymes speed ...

If you have EPI, your body can have a hard time extracting nutrients from foods, which can cause deficiencies. While supplements are sometimes helpful, they won’t fix the underlying problem. Share on ...

You know with EPI, your pancreas isn’t making enough digestive enzymes, so foods are passing through your intestines in a more whole or undigested state. If your body isn’t getting the nutrients it ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth are conditions that appear to be related. Discover how they’re linked and why treating SIBO may help EPI. There’s a lot that ...

The pancreas controls the production of insulin as well as certain key digestive enzymes. Find out how these enzymes and diabetes are linked to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. More than 37 million ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) health is essential for overall well-being. However, up to 70 million Americans experience digestive diseases of the GI tract, including problems with digestion and nutrient ...