Inflammation of the pancreas that may be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis is life-threatening and its causes may be alcoholism, some drugs like furosemide and azathioprine, gallstones, high blood lipids, mumps, reduced blood supply to the pancreas, damage or cancer of the pancreas, hereditary factors, poor nutrition, obesity, viral infections.
Diet:
Low-fat diet similar to diabetes.
Nutrients:
Digestive enzymes, chromium, calcium, magnesium, vitamins B complex, C, E.
Herbs:
Gymnema sylvestre, echinacea.