Understanding the Digestive Process: What Helps the Body Break Down Carbohydrates?
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The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth, not the stomach, where salivary amylase starts the initial breakdown of starches. A complex biological system involving various enzymes and gut microbes is responsible for processing these macronutrients, which are a primary energy source, and understanding what helps the body break down carbohydrates is key to optimizing metabolic function.
