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can all carbohydrates in nature be digested and absorbed by humans
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Dr. Martin Fried answered
36 years experience General Practice
See below: proteases- digest protein
amylase- digest starch
lipase digest fat
there are varieties in this them, but those are the basics.
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24 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
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), ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
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 co ... Read More
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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered
35 years experience Gastroenterology
Digestion: It would be unusual for your body not to be able to digest all three of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. What makes you think that you are not able ... Read More
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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered
21 years experience Geriatrics
Starches: Amylase starts to digest starches in the mouth on the way to the stomach.
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Dr. Kerry Friesen answered
30 years experience Preventive Medicine
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 hear ... Read More
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Dr. Julie Abbott answered
45 years experience Preventive Medicine
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 c ... Read More
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Dr. Steven Ferguson answered
35 years experience General Practice
Most times: Potatoes and rice are starches and starches breakdown to his sugars That your body can utilize. Starches long chains sugars. They get absorbed into ... Read More
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Carbs: Many people respond well to a low glycemic diet. Excess carbs tends to cause an excessive Insulin response. This is what pushes the sugar into the cel ... Read More
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