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Name the enzymes present in the saliva of human beings.


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Amylase:

  1. Saliva includes enzymes that aid in the digestion of carbs in your meal.
  2. Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches (complex carbs) into sugars, which your body can absorb more quickly.
  3. Saliva also includes lingual lipase, a fat-breaking enzyme.

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