The decline in exocrine pancreatic function, proved by the significant decrease in plasma levels of ?-amylase and lipase in the 8-week high salt fed group, indicates a salt-induced impairment of exocrine pancreatic function. This could be due to fibrotic changes in pancreatic tissue induced by high salt.
Lack of enzymes due to pancreatic damage results in poor digestion and absorption of food, especially fats. Thus, weight loss is characteristic of chronic pancr... more