What Enzymes Help To Digest Complex Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are one of the main dietary components. This category of foods includes sugars, starches, and
Alternative Names
Starches; Simple sugars; Sugars; Complex carbohydrates; Diet - carbohydrates; Simple carbohydrates
Function
The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and the nervous system. An enzyme called amylase helps break down carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar), which is used for energy by the body.
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