Where is saliva produced?

Salivary Glands. Saliva is an important part of the digestive process for many different animals, including humans. Saliva helps moisten food and also starts the digestive process. Saliva is produced by the salivary glands. read more

If excess saliva bothers you, try changing your diet. If you have a lot of saliva all the time, tell your health-care provider. It could be the side effect of a medication or the result of a medical condition or disease. read more

Saliva is a watery substance formed in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands. Human saliva comprises 99.5% water, plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as amylase and lipase), antimicrobial agents such as secretory IgA and lysozyme. read more

Saliva is produced and secreted by major and minor salivary glands lining the inner lip and soft palate. Chewing is the most efficient way to stimulate salivary flow. It causes muscles to compress the salivary glands, releasing saliva. read more