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Alpha-Chymotrypsin

  What is Alpha-Chymotrypsin?  Alpha-Chymotrypsin is a specific digestive enzyme that performs proteolyisis, which is breaking down proteins from the small intestine. In its original form, it is a large molecule that’s inactive and that can be found inside the … Continue reading

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Alpha-galactosidase

What is alpha-galactosidase? Foods like greens and beans might trigger bloating and gas. This happens because they have carbohydrates in their composition that is directly linked to fats or even proteins additionally known as glycolipids and glycoproteins. Because they’re not … Continue reading

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Amylase

What is amylase? Amylase is an enzyme that can break down starch and convert it into sugars. It was very the first enzyme to be found and isolated in 1833 by scientists Anselme Payen. Amylase enzymes are all considered glycoside … Continue reading

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