Here's a breakdown:

* Salivary amylase: This enzyme breaks down starch (a complex carbohydrate) into simpler sugars like maltose. This process begins the digestion of carbohydrates even before the food reaches your stomach.

While salivary amylase is the most prominent enzyme, your saliva also contains other enzymes in smaller amounts, such as:

* Lingual lipase: This enzyme starts the digestion of fats.

* Lysozyme: This enzyme has antibacterial properties.

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