Lipase

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Enzyme that breaks down dietary fats into fatty acids and glycerol

We rank Lipase by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Lipase is a type of enzyme, which is a protein that acts as a biological catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body. Specifically, it is designed to break down dietary fats into smaller components called fatty acids and glycerol so the body can absorb them.

Why it's used

It is used as a supplement to help people who have difficulty digesting fats. By breaking down these fats more efficiently, it can help reduce digestive discomfort and improve the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients.

How it's made

To create the supplement, companies typically grow specific microorganisms, such as fungi or bacteria, in large fermentation tanks. These organisms naturally produce the enzyme, which is then extracted, purified to remove unwanted materials, and dried into a stable powder for use in capsules.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally affordable. This is because the microorganisms used to produce the enzyme grow quickly and in large quantities, making the industrial manufacturing process efficient and highly competitive.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
maintenance of nutritional status and elimination of steatorrhea in pancreatic enzyme insufficiency40,000 to 50,000 LU per meal, or 30,000 to 40,000 IU with every meal and 15,000 to 20,000 IU with snacksestablished
treatment of cystic fibrosis patients600 mg of recombinant gastric lipase alone, or 25,000 to 100,000 USP of lipase per mealemerging
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12296877 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7551574 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3132852 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6858980 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Lipase?

Enzyme that breaks down dietary fats into fatty acids and glycerol

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Lipase?

We rank Lipase by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Lipase prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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