Ptyalin is an enzyme in this bodily fluid that helps break down starches
If ptyalin is the only agent in the body capable of initiating starch digestion... [DOC] [TLE] Digestive Enzyme Production - Red Poop [PAR] Digestion enzymes help break down nutrients we get from food into smaller ... 
cavity secrete Ptyalin, which is a digestive enzyme that helps digest starch into 
smaller sugars.