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Where does salivary amylase work during digestion? it works just on carbs?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Starches: Amylase starts to digest starches in the mouth on the way to the stomach.

Answered 4/10/2019

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