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.

Carbohydrate Monosaccharides

Foods High in Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate Structure

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Exploring the link between underweight status and gut microbiota composition in Japanese women

Low body weight in young women has been linked to a range of health concerns, including disrupted menstrual cycles, infertility, weakened immune function, and a long-term decline in bone density.

31 Oct 2025

Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals

A Polish study comparing insulin pump technologies in children with type 1 diabetes found that advanced hybrid closed-loop systems achieved superior glycemic stability compared to predictive low glucose suspend systems. Despite technological advances, poor diet and low physical activity still undermine optimal metabolic control.

22 Oct 2025

Understanding the neural mechanisms behind food choices

Feeding in mammals is controlled by a complex neural system. Although several key neural pathways related to total calorie intake have been extensively studied, it is still unclear how food choices are regulated and how they influence overall feeding behavior.

22 Oct 2025

Scientists question the safety and efficacy of the diet for metabolic health

A study published in Science Advances by University of Utah Health researchers sheds light on the long-term effects of the ketogenic diet, raising important questions about its safety and efficacy for improving metabolic health.

22 Oct 2025

Fatty acids found to be a primary driver of triple-negative tumor growth

A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast cancer is fueled by lipids and that these fatty acids are a key feature of obesity that promote tumor growth.

16 Oct 2025

Study finds prolonged fasting common among infants before anesthesia

Most children - including nearly 80% of infants - go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of data on more than 70,000 children presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2025

Ketogenic diet protects young rats from effects of prenatal stress

Researchers have shown that young rats fed a ketogenic diet – a diet with high fat and low carbohydrates – are protected from the lasting experience of pre-natal stress.

12 Oct 2025

Fermented soy boosts memory in older adults

Findings from a study reveal that fermented soy may boost memory function in older adults, especially postmenopausal women, offering dietary cognitive support.

9 Oct 2025

Antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs show efficacy against steatotic liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the world, affecting about one third of the adult population. This disorder is characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells, which has severe liver consequences and is also associated with a high mortality rate from cardiovascular disease.

6 Oct 2025

Elderberry juice boosts key genes for metabolic flexibility in overweight adults

Elderberry juice intake triggers metabolic gene expression changes, enhancing glucose control and fat oxidation in overweight adults during meal challenges.

3 Oct 2025

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

A study of 3,600+ participants reveals red meat in high-HEI diets enhances brain-supporting nutrients without disrupting gut health or mental well-being.

2 Oct 2025

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

The addiction to ultraprocessed foods in older Americans is linked to health issues, with over 20% of women aged 50-64 meeting addiction criteria.

1 Oct 2025

Myo-inositol fails to lower pregnancy risks in women with PCOS

Myo-inositol supplementation shows no significant benefits in preventing pregnancy complications for women with PCOS, according to a recent large-scale study.

30 Sep 2025

Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings.

29 Sep 2025

Greek yogurt after exercise lowers inflammation more than carbs

Greek yogurt supplementation post-training significantly reduces inflammation markers in young males, offering insights into effective recovery nutrition.

25 Sep 2025

Scientists outline how future therapies could change type 1 diabetes care

Researchers writing in The Lancet review breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes treatment, from immunotherapies that delay onset to stem-cell β-cell replacement and automated insulin delivery. They stress that equitable access, validated surrogate endpoints, and scalable technologies are crucial for lasting impact.

24 Sep 2025

New $10 million initiative aims to tailor diets for Canadians living with IBD

Over 300,000 Canadians live with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.

23 Sep 2025

Hyperemesis gravidarum associated with increased neuropsychiatric disorders in pregnancy

The largest study on pregnant women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) has identified increased risks of numerous neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes.

18 Sep 2025

Evening meals hold the key to morning glucose control in prediabetes

The way glucose is regulated at night plays a key role in fasting glucose levels the next morning, when blood sugar is expected to be at its lowest.

18 Sep 2025

Holder vs Retort: How milk pasteurization shapes preterm infants’ gut health

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that pasteurization methods shape the gut microbiomes of preterm infants fed donor human milk. Holder pasteurization preserved microbial diversity and beneficial taxa better than Retort, producing microbiomes more similar to those from mothers’ own milk.

17 Sep 2025

Carbohydrate

Overview

Carbohydrate Monosaccharides

Foods High in Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Feature Articles

Carbohydrate Structure

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Exploring the link between underweight status and gut microbiota composition in Japanese women

Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals

Understanding the neural mechanisms behind food choices

Scientists question the safety and efficacy of the diet for metabolic health

Fatty acids found to be a primary driver of triple-negative tumor growth

Study finds prolonged fasting common among infants before anesthesia

Ketogenic diet protects young rats from effects of prenatal stress

Fermented soy boosts memory in older adults

Antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs show efficacy against steatotic liver disease

Elderberry juice boosts key genes for metabolic flexibility in overweight adults

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

Myo-inositol fails to lower pregnancy risks in women with PCOS

Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction

Greek yogurt after exercise lowers inflammation more than carbs

Scientists outline how future therapies could change type 1 diabetes care

New $10 million initiative aims to tailor diets for Canadians living with IBD

Hyperemesis gravidarum associated with increased neuropsychiatric disorders in pregnancy

Evening meals hold the key to morning glucose control in prediabetes

Holder vs Retort: How milk pasteurization shapes preterm infants’ gut health

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

Carbohydrate

Overview

Feature Articles

Carbohydrate Structure

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

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