While we think about saliva just as water in the mouth, it’s quietly making many aspects of our lives possible. Normally, the body makes up to 2 to 4 pints of saliva a day!
Our saliva is 98% water. The remaining 2%, however, contains electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds, and various enzymes.
Here are some of the amazing things saliva does for us:
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