Gastric lipase (âlipâ means fat and âaseâ means breakdown) is secreted by the chief cells to begin fat digestion in your stomach by hydrolyzing (âhydroâ means water and âlyzingâ means breaking apart; so the breaking apart of a molecule using water) fat molecules into fatty acid chains.
Bleeding after brushing or flossing, or simply at random times, may be a sign of unhealthy oral tissues. Many people think bleeding gums is normal, particularly after flossing their teeth, but it is usually a signal to change your oral hygiene routine and visit the dentist.
1 Irregular brushing or flossing, or performing these actions incorrectly, can lead to gum disease such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which are common causes of bleeding gums. 2  Brushing too hard. 3  Being too vigorous with your brushing can inflame delicate gum tissue and cause it to bleed. 4  Hormonal changes. This helps to slow the blood flow to the area, resulting in less blood loss. 2  Make a cold compress by wrapping an ice cube in a clean piece of paper towel. 3  Hold it against the bleeding gum, applying gentle pressure.