digestive enzymes
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, digestive enzymes has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Oct 2025).
Digestive enzymes take part in the chemical process of digestion, which follows the mechanical process of digestion. Food consists of macromolecules of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that need to be broken down chemically by digestive enzymes in the mouth, stomach, pancreas, and duodenum, before being able to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Initial breakdown is achieved by chewing (mastication) and the use of digestive enzymes of saliva. Once in the stomach further mechanical churning takes
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Biochemistry / physiology |
Who talks about digestive enzymes on podcasts?
digestive enzymes came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
What is digestive enzymes mentioned alongside?
digestive enzymes is most often mentioned alongside Lula Miller, guitar and microscope.
Mentioned together: Lula Miller, guitar, microscope, Natalie Middleton, Simons Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, WNYC Studios, Radio Lab, Terrestrials, Anna Gonzalez