Pancreatic Tail
Synopsis of Pancreatic Tail
The pancreatic tail is the narrow, leftmost portion of the pancreas, situated near the spleen and extending toward the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It lies posterior to the stomach and anterior to the left kidney, in close proximity to key vascular structures such as the splenic artery and vein. Though smaller than the pancreatic head, the tail plays an important role in both endocrine and exocrine functions.
The endocrine role of the pancreatic tail is especially significant, as it houses a high concentration of islets of Langerhans, which contain insulin-producing beta cells, glucagon-producing alpha cells, and other hormone-secreting cells. These hormones regulate blood glucose levels and are essential for metabolic health. The exocrine function includes the secretion of digestive enzymes into ducts that merge into the main pancreatic duct, ultimately aiding nutrient digestion in the small intestine.
The tail’s anatomical location often makes early detection of pathology difficult, as growths or inflammation in this region may not cause symptoms until they become advanced or spread to nearby structures.
Natural remedies to support Pancreatic Tail
Low-glycemic diet: Helps regulate insulin and blood sugar, reducing stress on beta cells.
Chromium and magnesium: These minerals support insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.
Bitter herbs (e.g., gentian, andrographis): Stimulate enzyme production and digestive support.
Adaptogens (e.g., ashwagandha, rhodiola): Reduce cortisol levels, indirectly supporting pancreatic hormone regulation.
Antioxidants (e.g., alpha-lipoic acid, curcumin): Combat oxidative stress that contributes to pancreatic cell damage.
Intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating: May improve insulin sensitivity and reduce metabolic strain on the pancreas.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Pancreatic Tail.
alpha lipoic acid
amino acids
amylase
ashwagandha
asparagus
banaba
berberine
bitter melon
bovine
bovine pancreas
catjang cowpea
chromium
curcumin
cyclodextrin
dandelion
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
endo-peptidase
fish protein
fruit blend (proprietary)
fungal protease
garlic bulb
gentian root
glucomannan
goldenseal
guar gum
gurmar
inositol
kelp
l-carnitine
lemon
lipase
magnesium
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
milk thistle
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
ox bile
pancreatin
protein
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
sage
spirulina
starch
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
trypsin
vanadium
vanadyl sulfate
vitamin B
vitamin D
water
zinc
zinc
chickweed
oryza
enicostemma littorale
pterocarpus marsupium
swertia
lingzhi
bile salt
sodium salt
root tuber
morinda
polyphenols
trace minerals
wheat germ
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
noni
nopal
millet seed
herbal blend (proprietary)
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
enzymes blend (proprietary)
sea salt
1-deoxynojirimycin
4-hydroxyisoleucine
4-Phytase
Apple fiber
Acetic acid
Animal Tissue
Amylase
Alpha ketoglutarate
Alpha-cyclodextrin
Amylase (gamma)
Algae (unspecified)
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Acacia fiber
Astragaloside IV
Agmatine sulfate
Acetogenin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Amino Acid (unspecified)
American Ginseng
alkaloid
Amylase (mixed amylase)
Animal protein
Bean pod
botanical (unspecified)
Bile acid (unspecified)
Bitter Principles
Black Mulberry
Brassica
bile salt (unspecified)
Beef
Brassica rapa (unspecified)
Berberine
Bovine Protein
Benfotiamine
Bael
Bean
Blend (Mineral)
berry
Basil
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Berberine
Beef
Bile
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
Bile
Berries (unspecified)
Brassica (unspecified)
Bitter principals
blend (herb/botanical)
Bovine (not specified)
bile acid
Black Pepper and White Pepper
Bovine (unspecified)
Beef liver
Balsam pear
Charantin
Chromium
Citrin
Cocarboxylase
Coenzyme A
Chromium
Calories
Chromium orotate
Complex
Chromium Yeast
Ceylon cinnamon
Chromium dinicotinate glycinate
Chromium dinicocysteinate
Copalchi
Curcuma
Chromium dinicotinate
C-Phycocyanin
Caralluma fimbriata
Curcumin
Chomium picolinate
Chromium Picolinate
Carbohydrate
capsule
corosolic acid
Coprinus
Chromium
Dandelion
Dahlia
Diatase
Dioscorea oppositifolia
D-Pinitol
Dextrates
dipeptigylpeptidase
Diacylglycerol
Dextrose
Diastase (unspecified)
Enzyme (unspecified)
Eurypeptides
Egg
Emblicanin
Esterase
emulsifer
Elephant Yam
Egg
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
Enzyme Blend
Elastase
emulsifer
Fiber Blend
Fruit & Vegetable Blend
Fat (unspecified)
Fruit (unspecified)
food additive (unspecified)
Flour
Fish
Flavoglycosides
Fruit (unspecified)
Fringetree
Fish
Fructose
Folate
Green pea fiber
Glucokinin
Galactomannase
Galactomannan
Growth factors
Gland (unspecified)
Garcinia
Giant Cactus
Gymnemic acid
Glutathione peroxidase
glucose
Glandular Tissues
Grain (unspecified)
Gymnemagenin
Grains of Paradise
Glycamil
Gymnema
Glucosinolate (unspecified)
Galactomannan
Green seaweed (unspecified)
Gymnemic acids
Glucose polymers
Glucose
insulin
Insulina
Isothiocyanates
Inositol phosphate
Juice (unspecified)
Jambolan
Jungli-bean
ketone (unspecified)
Kaempferol
Ketone Salts
Ketone
Lipstatin
Lipids (unspecified)
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Lagerstroemin
Lipase
Malt Diastase
Maslinic Acid
Mangiferin
mineral (unspecified)
mineral (unspecified)
Manganese Lactate
Monoterpenes
Mushrooms
Maitake Mushroom
Myricetin
Maltose
Monounsaturated Fat
Magic Fruit
methylhydroxychalcone
Moranoline
Mushroom (various)
Maltose
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Naringenin
Nigella Seed
Naringenin
Nobiletin
Nut Grass
Oil (unspecified)
Ox Bile
organic acid (unspecified)
Ox
Polyphenol (unspecified)
Proprietary Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil supplement)
Psyllium fiber
peptides (unspecified)
Proteolytic enzyme (unspecified)
Pata de Vaca
proteinase inhibitor
Pancreas
Phragmites
Phlorizin
Pospholipid (unspecified)
Prickly Pear Cactus Fiber
Protease
Pinitol
Pea Fiber
Panax Ginseng
Panax Pseudoginseng
Peptides (unspecified)
Polydatin
Protease Inhibitors
Protein
Pancreatin
Porcine (unspecified)
Pectin-Cellulose
Pig
Potassium
Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC)
Protein (unspecified)
Panax Notoginseng
polyphenols (various)
Phaseolamin
Porcine
Pasuchaca
Potato Yam
Polypeptide (unspecified)
Porcine (unspecified)
plant (unspecified)
Perperine
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pancreas
Phosphatase
Pungent compounds (unspecified)
Pig
Parenchyma
Pantetheine
phenolics (various)
Prolase
Peptides
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Rosthorn Snake Gourd
Resveratrol analog (unspecified)
Resin (unspecified)
Resveratrol
Resveratrol conjugates (mixed)
Sago Palm
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Sodium orthovanadate
Sesame Seed
Sodium Bicarbonate
Selenocysteine
Salt (sea)
Sodium Vanadate
Stevia
Sweetener (unspecified)
Starch
Sodium vanadate (unspecified)
Syrup
salt (unspecified)
Sodium
Salacia
Sodium Metavanadate
Stem Cells
Stabilizer
Sugar (unspecified)
seaweed
Sugar
Terpenoids
Triterpene (unspecified)
Tea (mixed)
Tagatose
Tissue (unspecified)
Thylakoid
Thyroid
Tofu
Taurine
Taka amylase
Teri Pod
Taraxacum (unspecified)
Taraxol
Taurine
Triterpenoid (unspecified)
Vitamin B9 (calcium methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vanadium pentoxide
Vitamin B1 (benfotiamine)
Vinegar
Vanadium picolinate
Vandium nicotinate
Vitamin (unspecified)
Water
White Kidney Bean
Waldelactone