Uncover the little secret behind "saliva"

Do you know the function of "saliva"? "Saliva" is precious. We should be good at promoting the secretion of saliva to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body, maintaining health and prolonging life.

Do you know the function of "saliva"? "Saliva" has eight functions, none of which can be missing!

The first is the flushing effect , which can flush away food residues to keep the oral cavity clean and hygienic. Doctors remind that toothpaste can only clean the mouth but not whiten teeth

The second is the lubrication effect . Saliva contains mucin, which can make the mouth lubricated and soft.

The third is the hemostatic effect . Saliva can promote blood coagulation. When bleeding is caused by oral trauma or tooth extraction, saliva can help stop bleeding.

The fourth is the dilution effect . When sour, bitter and other irritants enter the mouth, saliva secretion increases, diluting them and making them easier to spit out or swallow.

Fifth, the antibacterial effect . The various organic and inorganic components in saliva produce certain antibacterial effects through different mechanisms, which can prevent inflammation of the mouth, throat and gums.

Sixth, it has a healing effect . There is a nerve growth hormone in saliva, which can significantly shorten the wound healing time and accelerate the healing of burned skin.

Seventh is the digestive function . Saliva contains a large amount of amylase, which can hydrolyze starch into maltose, making it easily absorbed.

Eighth, it has anti-aging effect . Saliva contains a "salivary parotid hormone" which can keep people young, make people smart, have strong teeth and strong muscles, so that even in old age, people will have rosy complexion and remain youthful and energetic.

"Saliva" is precious and should not be wasted or discarded at will. We should be good at promoting the secretion of saliva to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body, maintaining health and prolonging life.