Pancreatitis Prevention
Since alcoholism is one known cause of pancreatitis, total abstinence from alcohol is generally recommended to people with this disease. In a study of alcoholic chronic pancreatitis patients, pancreatic function declined to a greater degree in those who continued to drink alcohol. Another study found that abstinence from alcohol had a significant long-term beneficial effect on some of the problems associated with chronic pancreatitis.
Cigarette smoking decreases pancreatic secretion and increases the risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, providing yet another reason to quit smoking.
In a large international study, the major risk factors for early death in a group of patients with chronic alcoholic and nonalcoholic pancreatitis included smoking and drinking alcohol.
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for Pancreatitis
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Thiamin - 50
- mg
- 3333%
Riboflavin - 50
- mg
- 2941%
Niacin - 50
- mg
- 250%
Vitamin B6 - 50
- mg
- 2500%
Folate - 400
- mcg
- 100%
Vitamin B12 - 50
- mcg
- 833%
Biotin - 50
- mcg
- 17%
Pantothenic Acid - 50
- mg
- 500%
Calcium - 100
- mg
- 10%
Magnesium - 50
- mg
- 13%
Chromium - 50
- mcg
- 42%
-
- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Choline Bitartrate - 50
- mg
- *
Inositol - 50
- mg
- *
PABA - 50
- mg
- *
Lactobacillus acidolphilus - 100
- mg
- *
Lecithin - 100
- mg
- *
Garlic Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Milk Thistle Extract - 50
- mg
- *
Dandelion Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Olive Extract - 100
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
