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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Plant-based fitness supplements for reversing metabolic syndrome

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Bedfont® Scientific Limited expands Middle East reach with Kuwaiti distributor

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Coffee’s hidden compounds could help fight type 2 diabetes

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Just 150 minutes of exercise a week could reverse prediabetes

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Missing gut bacteria in US babies triples allergy and eczema risk

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Probiotics remain potent in simple plant-based drinks

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Men lose more weight than women on the keto diet, new study reveals why

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Flies on dairy farms act as hidden carriers of superbugs and zoonotic threats

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Intermittent fasting shows similar weight loss benefits to traditional diets

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Time-restricted feeding restores microbial rhythms and boosts metabolism

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Meal and sleep timing play key roles in diabetes prevention

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What researchers found when they compared food labels in 17 countries

Healthy diet improves metabolism even without weight loss

Healthy diet improves metabolism even without weight loss

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Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

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Back-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetes

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How soy and gut microbes alter cancer treatment results

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Healthy food choices found to be key in reducing heart disease risk

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