Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Pancreas Health

First things first. What is your pancreas? It is a large gland that sits behind your stomach and next to your small intestine. Your pancreas releases digestive enzymes into your small intestine to help you digest food properly. It also releases insulin into your bloodstream. What you consume is important to your overall organ health. Overeating, unhealthy eating, smoking, and drinking can put major stress on your pancreas. 

 So what can you do to keep your pancreas healthy?
  • Eat a balanced diet with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
  • Exercise 
  • Avoid rapid weight loss
  • Limit alcohol consumption
  • Quit smoking
  • Have an annual physical

Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer can be difficult to detect so having a yearly physical by a doctor to help you stay on top things, will keep you healthy and can help you in the long run.
Learn about your Pancreas!
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