Amylase
What do you think in our bodies breaks starch down into sugar? Some enzyme? Yes you are close...and that enzyme is called amylase. Read on to find out all about this enzyme, its role, its utility and more.
- Amylase Vs. Lipase
Of the scores of different enzymes in the body, amylase and lipase are two enzymes that help us digest the food we eat. Here is an article that explains the key differences in the two enzymes.
- Elevated Amylase
Elevated levels of amylase tend to point towards a possible disease of the pancreas. Read on for details about causes and what each of them signify...
- Amylase Test
What is amylase test used for? Go through this article to find out more about this diagnostic test.
- Salivary Amylase
If you're looking for information on salivary amylase, you've come to the right place. This article will explain its functions and the role it plays in the process of digestion...
- Amylase Levels in Blood
Amylase breaks down the starch and carbohydrate present in the food into simple forms that are readily usable by the body. The normal amylase levels in blood is 25 to 160 U/L (units per liter). A condition of very low or high amylase levels in blood is associated with various health problems.
