Glucoamylase, also called amyloglucosidase, comes from fungi like *Aspergillus niger*. The human body does not make this enzyme. It breaks down starch into the simple sugar glucose, helping digest carbohydrates.
Take glucoamylase with meals that contain carbohydrates. You can find it in multi-enzyme formulas or as a single-ingredient starch-digesting aid.
Since glucoamylase originates from fungi, people with mold or fungal allergies may react. Talk to a doctor before using any enzyme supplement, especially if you have a digestive condition.