Digestive Insufficiency
Elastase-1 is a pancreatic marker involved in digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Methane functions as a signaling molecule that pauses gut motility. Methane-producing archaea are presented as compensating for digestive insuffi…
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Elastase-1 is a pancreatic marker involved in digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Methane functions as a signaling molecule that pauses gut motility. Methane-producing archaea are presented as compensating for digestive insufficiency rather than causing the root problem. A high-protein meal before collection can mask compromised pancreatic function by making elastase appear normal.