Amylase information page

Amylase refers to a group of enzymes which break down sugars and starches.

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• Amylase is required for
• Deficiency of amylase
• Other interesting points
• Amylase is contained in the following Zest for Life product

Amylase is required for

It is required to digest carbohydrates (polysaccharides) into smaller units (disaccharides), and eventually converting them into even smaller units (monosaccharides) such as glucose.

It is also involved in anti-inflammatory reactions such as those caused by the release of histamine and similar substances.

These inflammatory reactions normally happen to organs which are in contact with the outside environment, such as your skin and lungs and would include problems such as psoriasis, eczema, hives, insect bites, allergic bee and bug stings, topic dermatitis, and all types of herpes as well as lung problems including asthma and emphysema.

Ptyalin (that is amylase found in your saliva) begins polysaccharide digestion in the mouth and the process is completed in the small intestine by amylopsin (amylase excreted by the pancreas).

Deficiency of amylase

If your diet is excessively high in carbohydrates, a deficiency of amylase may occur, since this enzyme would be used up by the body at a tremendous rate, and symptoms may include a diversified group of symptoms, which may include a skin rash, depression and mood swings (including PMS), hypoglycemia, allergies, general fatigue, cold hands and feet, inflammation, aches in your shoulders etc.

Other interesting points

It is also involved in digesting and getting rid of dead white blood cells (a nicer name for pus) and for this reason you might be more prone to abscesses if you are deficient in this enzyme.

Amylase is contained in the following Zest for Life product

• Enzyme capsules for optimum body function and health
  

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