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Certain types of carbohydrates are better for health than others. Eating more complex carbs, including vegetables, beans, and fruit, may improve health outcomes. A diet high in refined (ultra ...

It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the mouth, providing the first step in metabolizing starchy ...

Following a low-carb diet may potentially help patients manage disease more effectively and reduce medication use. Study: ...

It’s also added to processed foods such as candy. Starches and fiber are both complex carbohydrates. Complex carbs have at least three sugar molecules. The body takes more time to digest ...

The ketogenic diet's anti-seizure effects in children may be influenced by gut bacteria and metabolites, highlighting their ...

The study team focused on a gene called AMY1, which allows humans to identify and begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the mouth by producing the enzyme amylase. Without amylase ...

Carbohydrates, or carbs, occur in many foods, including whole grains, fruit, vegetables, and baked goods. By eating a safe amount of carbs, a person with diabetes can: stay healthier for longer ...