Harishankar Prasad Harishankar Prasad Asked 10 months ago

Does the liver produce digestive enzymes?

I've been having some indigestion issues lately, and a friend suggested digestive enzymes. I know the pancreas does something, but does the liver also produce digestive enzymes? Just trying to figure out what helps digestion.

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Neha Nair Neha Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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I am not very sure about this, but I think the liver makes bile instead of digestive enzymes, right? Can someone please clarify if those two are different things?

Madhav Sharma Madhav Sharma Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

The liver produces bile, which emulsifies fats, while the pancreas produces the actual digestive enzymes. To aid your digestion naturally, focus on a high-fiber vegetarian diet with papaya and curd.

Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Actually, the liver makes bile, not the digestive enzymes—that's the job of the pancreas and stomach. Don't stress too much about these technical terms, your body is doing great!

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Nah, the liver makes bile for breaking down fat, while enzymes come from the pancreas. I had digestive issues last year and had to read up on this to fix my diet.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

The liver produces bile, but for digestive enzymes, you need the pancreas. If you are having persistent bloating or pain, please visit a proper gastroenterologist at a good hospital for advice.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Don't fall for random internet articles claiming certain foods 'boost liver enzymes'. The liver produces bile, not enzymes. Always verify these facts with a certified doctor before trying any remedies.

Geeta Krishnan Geeta Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

The liver makes bile, while enzymes are made elsewhere. If you have weak digestion, drinking ginger tea or warm water with ajwain after meals is a very simple and effective home remedy.

Srishti Verma Srishti Verma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Strictly speaking, the liver makes bile, which helps us digest all those oily chole bhature, while the pancreas handles the enzymes. Both work together so we can enjoy our food!

Nikhil Kapoor Nikhil Kapoor Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, I'm too sleep-deprived to remember biology, but I know the liver makes bile and the pancreas does the enzyme stuff. My own digestive system only seems to produce acidity at 3 AM.

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Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Liver se pitta (bile) banta hai jo khana pachane me madad karta hai. Bas samay par khao aur thanda paani peeyo, pet ekdum saaf aur tandroost rahega.

Druti Patel Druti Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My gastroenterologist explained that the liver produces bile to help absorb fats, but the primary digestive enzymes are secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands. It's a common misconception.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The liver produces bile, not enzymes. If you have chronic indigestion, don't waste time researching—just get an LFT and ultrasound done to pinpoint the exact issue quickly.

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