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A low level of amylase in the blood is not common and it is usually related to cardiometabolic disorders such as diabetes, fat intolerance or obesity.
In some cases, a low amylase level in the blood is due to a great intake of carbohydrates. Amylase is an enzyme present in the pancreas and the salivary glands. The amylase breaks down carbohydrates into smaller sugar molecules. If the intake of carbohydrates is excessive too much amylase is demanded and, consequently, the level of amylase in the blood may be low.
A low amylase level in the blood can be seen in severe pancreatitis or cystic fibrosis but is very rare in a routine assay.
The amylase level is a bit low and may be related to metabolic disorders. It may be due to a fat intolerance, suffering from diabetes or an excessive intake of carbohydrates.
It is not usually a matter of concern but you can talk to your doctor and he will explain you if he considers it important along with the other blood tests performed.
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The following diseases can explain an amylase level in the blood lower than normal:
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The following values are considered to be below the normal range:
IMPORTANT: These levels are expressed in U/L. They are an example of a healthy man of about 45 years old with no known disease and not taking any medication. The ranges can be different depending on the laboratory or on your personal circumstances.
Amylase | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild hypoamylasemia | |||||||
| 27 U/l | 26 U/l | 25 U/l | 24 U/l | 23 U/l | 22 U/l | 21 U/l | 20 U/l |
| 19 U/l | 18 U/l | 17 U/l | 16 U/l | 15 U/l | 14 U/l | 13 U/l | 12 U/l |
| 11 U/l | 10 U/l | 9 U/l | 8 U/l | 7 U/l | 6 U/l | 5 U/l | 4 U/l |
| 3 U/l | 2 U/l | 1 U/l | 0 U/l | ||||
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