Diastase

What Are The Uses Of Diastase?

Diastase is an enzyme that catalyzes the digestion (breakdown) of starch to maltose. It is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Pancreatic diseases as such patients cannot digest starch.
• Accumulation of gas in stomach
• For weight loss and fat burn
• Starch and glycogen indigestion
• Malabsorption of  nutrients
• To increase function of immune system

What Are The Side Effects Of Diastase?

Diastase is possibly safe, but in some cases like an overdose may cause side effects such as:

• A headache, constipation, stomach pain, gas
• A sore throat, cough
• Stomach upset, diarrhea

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Diastase?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the diastase or any other allergies.
• Intolerance to fructose
• Malabsorption of glucose and galactose or sucrase-isomaltase