New research indicates that obesity in the general population may be genetically linked to how our bodies digest carbohydrates. People usually have two copies of the gene AMY1, but in some regions of ...

Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mutations in the gene encoding the enzyme sucrase-isomaltase, responsible for the digestion of small ...

Digestion is the process through which food is broken down into smaller components for easy absorption into the bloodstream. The digestion process involves several stages involving both the mechanical ...

Been giving the stink eye to carbohydrates lately? You and the rest of America. In a time when it seems as if everyone you know has been on, is on, or is talking about going on very low carb eating ...

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Resistant starch is digested more slowly than simple starch, which can keep your blood sugar levels stable and have positive health effects. Resistant starch occurs naturally in whole grains, beans, ...