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  1. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    It makes enzymes and hormones that help digest food. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors start from the hormone-producing cells in the pancreas. These cells are ...

  2. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    In this rare disease, tumors in the digestive tract cause excess production of a certain hormone. High levels of this hormone increase stomach acid, ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Testing for food allergies and sensitivities

    Lactose intolerance, for instance, is a common food sensitivity. People who are sensitive to lactose do not have enough enzymes to break down the lactose in ...

  4. Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic

    Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the "good" bacteria (normal microflora) in the body.

  5. Elevated liver enzymes - Mayo Clinic

    Inflamed liver cells can leak higher levels of liver enzymes into the bloodstream. The symptom is often mild and short-term.

  6. Mayo Clinic research uncovers epigenetic roots of digestive disorder associated with diabetes

    The scientists found that HIF1A is also a key factor in regulating an enzyme called neuronal nitric oxide synthase (NOS1) within stomach nerve cells. NOS1 in ...

  7. Coenzyme Q10 - Mayo Clinic

    CoQ10 supplements appear to be safe and to produce few side effects when taken as directed. Mild side effects might include digestive problems such as: Upper ...

  8. Gastroparesis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    This digestive condition affects muscles in the stomach and keeps it from emptying fully. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

  9. Irritable bowel syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Lactase is an enzyme you need to digest the sugar found in dairy products. ... eating small, frequent meals ... But if you're constipated, eating larger amounts of ...

  10. Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Without the enzyme necessary to break down phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person with PKU eats foods that contain protein or eats ...