variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Millard-Stafford points to low-fat milk, which offers electrolytes, carbs, and amino acids.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
Many have sugar, which can significantly increase their carb content.
8.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 July 2024
This can happen for several reasons: Low carbohydrates: When carbs are low, your liver converts fat into ketones, an alternate energy source.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
So, the very low carb intake during ketosis may lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).12 Drops in blood sugar are of particular concern for people with diabetes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Millard-Stafford points to low-fat milk, which offers electrolytes, carbs, and amino acids.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
Many have sugar, which can significantly increase their carb content.
8.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 July 2024
This can happen for several reasons: Low carbohydrates: When carbs are low, your liver converts fat into ketones, an alternate energy source.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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