Question

Enzymes function best at particular pH values. In the normal human stomach, a pH of 2.0-3.0 provides the environment required for the proper functioning of the digestive enzymes found there. What effect would the medicines that are basic have on these enzymes' ability to digest (break down) food?

Answer 1

One of the most important roles of enzymes is to aid in digestion. Digestion is the process of turning the food we eat into energy. For example, there are enzymes in our saliva, pancreas, intestines and stomach. They break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates