What is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
Proper digestion of food and its nutrients requires the systematic breakdown of ingested food to microscopic molecules that are easier for the body to absorb. The exocrine function of the pancreas plays a vital role in this process by secreting enzymes that assist in the deterioration of large food molecules. A condition known as Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) results when the pancreas’ exocrine function fails, leading to numerous health problems when the body does not receive the nutrients it needs.
