What Enzymes Break Down Nutrients?

What Enzymes Break Down Nutrients? What enzymes break down nutrients? The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas include: Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats) Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins) What are the 4 main digestive enzymes? Amylase. Maltase.