Carbohydrate

A carbohydrate is an organic compound with general formula C''m''(H2O)''n'', that is, consisting only of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the last two in the 2:1 atom ratio. Carbohydrates can be viewed as hydrates of carbon, hence their name.
What are Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are one of the most important food groups in the diet. They provide essential elements that the body needs for instant energy production and various vital functions.

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How alcohol impacts male health

How alcohol impacts male health

Healthy low-carb diet and time-restricted eating improve weight loss and gut health beyond calorie restriction

Healthy low-carb diet and time-restricted eating improve weight loss and gut health beyond calorie restriction

Progress in early detection and screening methods for pancreatic cancer

Progress in early detection and screening methods for pancreatic cancer

Ketogenic diet linked to gut microbes and seizure reduction in epileptic children

Ketogenic diet linked to gut microbes and seizure reduction in epileptic children

How a ketogenic diet could reduce autoimmune disease severity through host-microbiome interactions

How a ketogenic diet could reduce autoimmune disease severity through host-microbiome interactions

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis

Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis

Ketogenic diets could be better for menstrual health, period

Ketogenic diets could be better for menstrual health, period

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Wayne State University receives NIH grant for innovative drug design research

Wayne State University receives NIH grant for innovative drug design research

Low-carb diet may improve beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes patients

Low-carb diet may improve beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes patients

Elderberry juice boosts fat burning and gut health in overweight adults

Elderberry juice boosts fat burning and gut health in overweight adults

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Telemedicine and low-carb diet slashes diabetes meds and drives lasting remission

Telemedicine and low-carb diet slashes diabetes meds and drives lasting remission

Ancient DNA reveals insights into starch digestion

Ancient DNA reveals insights into starch digestion

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

How gut microbiome and fiber diversity shape chronic disease outcomes

How gut microbiome and fiber diversity shape chronic disease outcomes

Simple dietary changes may help reduce migraine severity and medication use

Simple dietary changes may help reduce migraine severity and medication use

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

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