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 Structure

Carbohydrate Monosaccharides

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Foods High in Carbohydrates

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Researchers reviewed how dietary fibers modulate the composition and function of gut microbiota.

2 Dec 2022

Plant-based foods vs. animal-based foods

An editorial published in The American Journal of Cardiology describes how wrong food choices can impact health at individual and population levels. Also discussed in the editorial are the ethical implications of eating animal-based foods and measures to promote healthier diets.

29 Nov 2022

Envomed appoints Hagai Yehidi as new CEO

Envomed, the brand behind the Envomed80 on-site medical waste treatment solution, has appointed Hagai Yehidi as its new CEO.

From Envomed 29 Nov 2022

Study: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans regularly experience bloating issues

Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

24 Nov 2022

Eating more foods with higher Food Compass scores lunked to better long-term health outcomes

The idea that what we eat directly affects our health is ancient; Hippocrates recognized this as far back as 400 B.C. But, identifying healthier foods in the supermarket aisle and on restaurant menus is increasingly challenging.

22 Nov 2022

KEMEPHY diet may be an effective dietary pattern for athletes

Scientists have characterized the effects of the ketogenic Mediterranean diet with phytoextracts on gut microbiota composition in athletes. The study by researchers in Italy and Spain is published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

21 Nov 2022

Almond consumption could keep extra kilos at bay, research says

Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay according to new research from the University of South Australia.

21 Nov 2022

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

On November 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a pathbreaking new drug called Tzield. This injectable formulation contains a combination of two drugs that could push back the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults at stage 3 and children aged eight years or more at stage 2.

20 Nov 2022

Metabolomic study of genetic regulation of biochemical individuality

Researchers systematically investigated the genetic makeup of nearly 20,000 women and men in terms of >900 metabolites.

15 Nov 2022

Ketogenic diet may show more promising results than Mediterranean diets in short-term type 2 diabetes management

Researchers evaluated the short-term impact of the very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) and Mediterranean diet (MD) on the gut microbiota (GM) of obese patients with new-onset type II diabetes (T2DM).

15 Nov 2022

Study illuminates how a typical gut bacterium spreads through the body

A typical gut bacterium that can spread through the body and cause a serious infection resists natural immune defenses and antibiotics by enhancing its protective outer layer, known as the cell envelope, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

10 Nov 2022

Private interests in endorsing fluoride-supplemented high-carbohydrate nutritional guidelines

Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed low-carbohydrate diets that prevent tooth decay in favor of recommending high-carbohydrate diets which rely on fluoride and food fortification to mitigate dental damage and nutritional shortcomings, a University of Washington researcher says.

6 Nov 2022

Carbohydrate

Overview

Carbohydrate Structure

Carbohydrate Monosaccharides

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Feature Articles

Foods High in Carbohydrates

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Plant-based foods vs. animal-based foods

Envomed appoints Hagai Yehidi as new CEO

Study: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans regularly experience bloating issues

Eating more foods with higher Food Compass scores lunked to better long-term health outcomes

KEMEPHY diet may be an effective dietary pattern for athletes

Almond consumption could keep extra kilos at bay, research says

FDA approves first-ever type 1 diabetes delaying drug Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv)

Metabolomic study of genetic regulation of biochemical individuality

Ketogenic diet may show more promising results than Mediterranean diets in short-term type 2 diabetes management

Study illuminates how a typical gut bacterium spreads through the body

Private interests in endorsing fluoride-supplemented high-carbohydrate nutritional guidelines

Low-carb diet may be a useful approach for preventing and treating Type 2 diabetes

Study provides a guide to neutralizing Lassa virus using a trio of rare antibodies

Engineered particles of purified sand could be a potential cure for obesity

Researchers examine how fermented vegetables affect inflammation markers in women

Weight loss gadgets: They provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy

How are diet and exercise in bodybuilders associated with the gut microbiota and metabolites?

Specific N-glycans regulate the development and functional maturation of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

The potential of NMR-based blood profiling as a single-domain assay to simultaneously predict multidisease onset

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The Elton John AIDS Foundation: a powerful force in the end to the AIDS epidemic

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Carbohydrate

Overview

Feature Articles

Foods High in Carbohydrates

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

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The Elton John AIDS Foundation: a powerful force in the end to the AIDS epidemic

Miracles Start in the Lab: the quest to find a vaccine to cure AIDS

Neuroscience eBook

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