Information about Digipen Syrup

Diastase and pepsin are enzymes that play crucial roles in the digestive process:

1. Diastase:

   • Function: Diastase is a group of enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of starch into maltose. It is produced by plants, fungi, and bacteria.
   • Use in Digestion: In humans, the enzyme amylase (a type of diastase) is produced in the salivary glands and the pancreas. Salivary amylase begins the starch digestion process in the mouth, while pancreatic amylase continues it in the small intestine.
   • Applications: Diastase is sometimes used in digestive enzyme supplements to aid in the digestion of starchy foods.

2. Pepsin:

   • Function: Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides. It is one of the main digestive enzymes in the stomach.
   • Production: Pepsin is produced in the stomach lining cells as an inactive precursor called pepsinogen. When exposed to the acidic environment of the stomach, pepsinogen is activated to form pepsin.
   • Role in Digestion: Pepsin starts the process of protein digestion by breaking down complex protein molecules into smaller peptides, which are further digested by other proteases in the small intestine.
   • Applications: Pepsin is used in medical and nutritional supplements to aid in protein digestion and is also used in some laboratory and industrial processes.

Both enzymes are critical for the efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients from food. If you have any specific questions or need more detailed information about these enzymes, feel free to ask!