👉 The ate fluid, also known as ate water or ate water in medical contexts, is a colloquial term for the fluid produced by the salivary glands during swallowing. When food enters the esophagus, it triggers the release of saliva from the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands, which mix with the food to form the ate fluid. This fluid is primarily composed of water, electrolytes, and enzymes like amylase, which begins breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth. The ate fluid plays a crucial role in lubricating the food, facilitating its passage through the esophagus, and initiating digestion.
