Enzyme in Saliva Helps Regulate Blood Glucose

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120404144115.htm

ScienceDaily (Apr. 4, 2012) — Scientists from the Monell Center report that blood glucose levels following starch ingestion are influenced by genetically-determined differences in salivary amylase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary starches. Specifically, higher salivary amylase activity is related to lower blood glucose.

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