Amylase

=Generalities= Foods that contain starch such as grains and tubers (potatoes and other starchy root vegetables), need to be thoroughly chewed and mixed with saliva, as the ptyalin in saliva is designed to predigest starch

=Properties= Digests Starch

=Indications= -People who are stressed and who do not chew enough (50-200 times per mouthful) -No or little secreted saliva

=Contraindications= Be careful of the source in the case of mushroom allergies.

=Precautions and Side Effects= None Known

=Sources= -Mushrooms (Aspergillus oryzae or others) -Animal origin

=Therapeutic Dose= 3000-8000 DU (Dextrinizing Unit)