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    What does amylase do for the body?

    Question #1008. Asked by wendy. (Apr 08 00 10:32 PM)


    dave_fl

    		A natural plant extract which helps the body to break down and assimilate the starches and carbohydrates ingested. Can help reduce stress.

    Apr 08 00, 10:42 PM
    Shawna

    		Amylase is produced by the exocrine pancreas and the salivary glands to aid in the digestion of starch. It is also produced by the small intestine mucosa, ovaries, placenta, liver, and fallopian tubes.

    Apr 10 00, 9:53 PM
    salma123

    		Amylase are names given to enzymes that break down starch. They are classified as saccharidases, enzymes that cleave polysaccharide(s).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amylase

    Dec 06 06, 12:15 PM
    DPISHERE

    		It helps find pancreatic diseases in the body and it can help determine if a treatment for your pancreatic disease in working.

    http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/amylase-17444


    Feb 11 09, 3:10 PM
    puppy_luv16

    		Amyalase (salivary amylase) is an enzyme secreted by the salivary glands. It is also called ptyalin. It help in the process of digestion.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amylase
    http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Salivary+amylase

    Dec 22 09, 10:35 AM

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