Question 1

what enzymes help digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

Accepted Answer

See below: proteases- digest protein
amylase- digest starch
lipase digest fat
there are varieties in this them, but those are the basics.

Question 2

have you had any issues with metformin interferring with carbohydrate digestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes..: Metformin has 4 major mechanisms of action:1) it decreases glucose absorption from the GI tract 2) it inhibits production of glucose by the liver 3), it increases sensitivity of Insulin receptors and it 4)increases fatty acid oxidation. So that should not be an uncommon experience for patients.

Question 3

which food with carbohydrates are easier to digest for people with fructose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Avoid fruits: Fructose is the main sugar in fruits (which is how they came about the name).Milk products have lactose, and most starchy foods like  potatoes have complex carbohydrates.If you just read labels and stay away from fructose and raw fruits, you should be fine.

Question 4

where does salivary amylase work during digestion?  it works just on carbs?

Accepted Answer

Starches: Amylase starts to digest starches in the mouth on the way to the stomach.

Question 5

are there some fruits that have a high enough fiber content, so that the fruit sugar carbs don't get quickly digested (trying to avoid a sugar high)?

Accepted Answer

Glycemic index: Berries, cherries, apples and pears are all "low glycemic index" forms of fruit. They are also nutrient dense and must still be balanced out with heart healthy protein foods such as nuts.  Combining a starch with a higher protein food can slow the uptake of simple sugars and reduce the glycemic load. If you are a diabetic be very careful with portion size. Even low glycemic foods can inc glucose.

Question 6

heard sugar & simple carbs turn into same thing once digested. why then do i feel sick after eating much sugar, but not after eating much wheat/rice?

Accepted Answer

It could be: the rate at which these substances are metabolized. Once in your digestive tract sugar hydrolyzes into fructose and glucose. Glucose starts out as a carbohydrate but is quickly stored as a fat. Rice and wheat are made up of more complex chains of carbohydrates with fewer simple sugars. The effect of these foods on raising blood sugar may not be as rapid as with simple sugar. Hope this helps:)

Question 7

mid twenties male, having terrible digestion issues and bloating . only diet that works is all meat, little vegetables or fasting. sibo? carbs causing bloating, anxiety, fatigue. blood markers all normal. wbc low at 3.00. please please help or ideas?

Accepted Answer

: Are you having bowel movements, passing gas? More information is needed 
 List of reasons:
Lactose intolerance
Fructose intolerance
FODMAPS (high FODMAP diet)

Malabsorption
Celiac disease
Pancreatic insufficiency
Functional
Irritable bowel syndrome
Functional dyspepsia
Functional bloating
Constipation
Dysmotility
Diabetes
Scleroderma
Pseudo-obstruction:

Question 8

how can  the human body turn carbohydrates and sugar into fat?

Accepted Answer

Information: There are complicated biochemical reactions that take place in the liver.

Question 9

can you tell me process of digestion of food in small intestine in human beings ?

Accepted Answer

Not in400 characters: There are entire text books written about this topic, some of which are thousands of pages in length.  Essentially, the body mechanically breaks food down, then uses chemical reactions and enzymes to absorb the nutrients, and then excretes the waste products in the stool. The detail involves how it does that with each different type of nutrient. Fascinating field!

Question 10

does the human body digest animal protein more effeciently than plant-source protein? why, if so?

Accepted Answer

Plant Digestion: The aspect of plant materials that is hard for humans to digest is cellulose.  This is present in the cell walls of plants and is a form of starch or carbohydrate.  We cannot break down the Cellulose molecule into a form that can be absorbed, so it can cause loose stools, bloating and gas.  Many meats are not only high in protein but also contain a higher fat content than most plants.

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Heard sugar & simple carbs turn into same thing once digested. why then do i feel sick after eating much sugar, but not after eating much wheat/rice?

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Mid twenties male, having terrible digestion issues and bloating . only diet that works is all meat, little vegetables or fasting. sibo? carbs causing bloating, anxiety, fatigue. blood markers all normal. wbc low at 3.00. please please help or ideas?

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How can the human body turn carbohydrates and sugar into fat?

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