# Amylase --- **Amylase** is a [[digestive enzymes|digestive enzyme]] that breaks down the [[covalent bond#Special Covalent Bonds|glycosidic bonds]] in [[carbohydrates]]. The [[pancreas]] produces some amylase, and so does the [[salivary glands]]. Elevated serum amylase levels indicate [[pancreatitis]]' >[!science] Normal Values The normal value of **serum amylase** is **40-140** u/L ___