Saliva test
Nov 28, 2021
3 minutes
by Nicky Pellegrino
We ought to pay more attention to our saliva, reckons dental surgeon Alan Deutsch. Its importance tends to be overlooked, when actually it is vital for good overall health.
Secreted by numerous glands in the mouth, saliva is mostly made up of water. But it also contains a number of different proteins including enzymes that begin the process of digestion. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and lubricates food,
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