It may not prevent recurrences of Pancreatitis, but can help prevent the development of Cancer. When I had the kidney stones in '98, I discovered that Chronic Pancreatitis was the cause. Apparently, the lack of enzymes produced by the Pancreas allows calcium to be leeched from the bones and deposited in the kidneys. Vitamin C contributes to the problem by binding with calcium in the digestive tract, not allowing the calcium to be digested. So I no longer take the Vitamin C as an antioxidant.
Osteoporosis is a definite threat over time.
I follow a low oxalate diet, plus take Uro-mag magnesium supplements with every meal. Yes, it's a terrible disease. I would gladly give it away. I've been through the depressions that seem to accompany every episode, and have even contemplated suicide on numerous occasions. I long ago decided to roll with the punches.