Pancreas

Overview

The Pancreas is a large and is an important part of the digestive system just lying under the stomach except for its head, which is tucked into the curve of the duodenum of the small intestine. A normally functioning pancreas will secrete about 8 cups of pancreatic juice into the duodenum daily. 

Digestive System

 Pancreatic Juice contains pancreatic enzymes aiding digestion and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid as it enters the small intestine.

Metabolism

 Some endogenous Creatine is manufactured by the Pancreas from Arginine, Methionine and Glycine.

 Glucagon is manufactured in and released from the Alpha Cells of the Islets of Langerhans cells of the Pancreas.

 Insulin is produced and released by the Pancreas (by Beta Cells that are located within the Islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas).

Amino Acids

 Cystine may facilitate the supply of Insulin to the Pancreas. 

 Glutamine may enhance the growth and health of the Pancreas.  Glutamine may increase Blood Circulation to the Pancreas.  ^[1]

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene concentrates in the Pancreas.

 Lycopene concentrates in the Pancreas.