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When the team treated the duck fat with lipases, mixed it with normal liver, and then studied it with X-ray scattering and other techniques, the result was remarkably similar to foie gras.
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Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The duck or goose digests all that extra food using, among other things, enzymes called lipases that act like pairs of molecular scissors.
—Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
For example, lipase helps break down fats, protease targets proteins, and lactase breaks down the naturally occurring sugar called lactose in dairy products.
—Heather Sandison, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
In particular, look for enzyme cleaners that contain lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fats and oils including sebum.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
There are different types of enzymes specific to different nutrients, including:
protease for proteins
lipase for fats
lactase for lactose
sucrase for sucrose
How do digestive enzymes work?
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
High lipase levels can be a sign of a problem with the pancreas.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024
But Take Note This powder contains a digestive enzyme blend, including lactase, amylase, and lipase, which are generally considered safe and may improve digestion in some.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Enzyme supplements such as amylase (for carbohydrates), protease (for proteins), and lipase (for fats) can aid in digestion and reduce symptoms of bloating, gas, and indigestion, especially for individuals with enzyme deficiencies or digestive disorders.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
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Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The duck or goose digests all that extra food using, among other things, enzymes called lipases that act like pairs of molecular scissors.
—Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
For example, lipase helps break down fats, protease targets proteins, and lactase breaks down the naturally occurring sugar called lactose in dairy products.
—Heather Sandison, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
In particular, look for enzyme cleaners that contain lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fats and oils including sebum.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
There are different types of enzymes specific to different nutrients, including:
protease for proteins
lipase for fats
lactase for lactose
sucrase for sucrose
How do digestive enzymes work?
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
High lipase levels can be a sign of a problem with the pancreas.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024
But Take Note This powder contains a digestive enzyme blend, including lactase, amylase, and lipase, which are generally considered safe and may improve digestion in some.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Enzyme supplements such as amylase (for carbohydrates), protease (for proteins), and lipase (for fats) can aid in digestion and reduce symptoms of bloating, gas, and indigestion, especially for individuals with enzyme deficiencies or digestive disorders.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Lipase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipase. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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lipase
noun
li·pase
ˈlī-ˌpās 
-ˌpāz
: an enzyme that functions especially in the breakdown or digestion of fats
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