Alpha-amylase

Alpha-amylase is an enzyme produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands that helps break down starches, like those found in bread and potatoes, into simpler sugars such as maltose and glucose. This process is essential for digestion, allowing your body to absorb and use the energy stored in these carbohydrates. Alpha-amylase works best at warm, moist conditions and starts acting in the mouth during chewing, continuing in the digestive tract to efficiently convert complex carbs into usable energy. It plays a vital role in your body's ability to digest and utilize starch-rich foods.