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In what ways are complex carbs fattening when they are low in calories?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

The are not!: Low in calories on a weight basis. Complex carbs (starches) are immediately broken down to sugar, in your mouth (amylase), and your intestine ( alpha-glucosidase). The immediately signal the release of insulin, which puts triglycerides into a fat cell, by the enzyme fatty acid synthase.

Answered 5/6/2013

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