Secretion of enzymes of the gastrointestinal tract glands in pregnant women under various conditions

Therefore, we can conclude that during pregnancy, the composition of saliva is transformed. There is basically one directional change, an increase in the content and debit of hydrolytic enzymes amylase, lipase and pepsinogen in saliva. At the same time, the volume of saliva does not change, the increase in production is carried out mainly due to an increase in the activity and content of enzymes.