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Hey there, fellow food lovers! 🌟 Have you ever wondered how our amazing digestive system works when we chow down on a meal? Specifically, do we release all digestive enzymes at once, or does our body play it smart and only send out the ones it needs based on what we’re eating? 🤔
Here’s what I think:
– Our digestive system is pretty savvy. It seems to recognize what we consume and adjusts accordingly.
– For example, when you enjoy a creamy bowl of ice cream, your body kicks in lactase because of the lactose present in dairy. 🍦
– On the flip side, if munching on a salad with no grains, you likely won’t see much amylase action since there aren’t any carbs to break down. 🥗
– Similarly, if you’re having a meal that’s low in fat, lipase—which helps digest fats—might just chill out for the day. 🥑
In essence, it looks like our body selectively releases enzymes based on the meal at hand. This makes sense, right? It’s like a well-orchestrated performance where only the necessary players come on stage!
So, here’s what I’d love to hear from you: Have you noticed how your body reacts to different foods? Do you think there are any particular meals that make you feel more energized or sluggish, depending on how your digestive system responds?
Share your experiences or tips on how you manage your digestive health! Let’s dive into this conversation together! 😊💬 #FoodForThought #GutHealth #EnzymeEfficiency
When the food passes into the duodenum, cells in the intestinal lining will detect if there are any proteins or fats present. If there are, these cells release cholecystokinin, which triggers the gall bladder to contract and release gall as well as the pancreas to release its enzymes.
I could be wrong, but I think lactase is not triggered by lactose and is continuously produced by enteroendocrine cells.
All enzymes are released, but it is in sequential order depending on where the food is at. This starts as early as the mouth where saliva contains amylase (carb digestion) and lipase (fat breakdown).
There are some enzymes that are always expressed on the lining. This includes lactase which is located on the “brush” border of the small intestines and does not need secretion into the GI tract. There are also some things that are better digested by the bacteria living inside the gut which do need excretion.