Carbohydrates

Overview

Carbohydrates are organic molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, generally with the empirical formula (CH2O)n, and are classified by size into monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose, disaccharides such as sucrose and lactose, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides such as starch, glycogen, and cellulose. They serve as the body's primary and most readily mobilized energy source, with glucose oxidation through glycolysis and downstream pathways supplying ATP, while polysaccharides act as energy stores and structural components and glycoconjugates contribute to cell recognition and signaling. The physiological impact of dietary carbohydrate depends not only on quantity but on type and digestibility, captured by measures such as the glycemic index that predict postprandial glucose and insulin responses. Carbohydrate quality and intake are central to nutrition science, influencing energy balance, glycemic control, and the management of diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, while interactions with the gut microbiota shape fermentation and host metabolism. Synthetic glycochemistry, including the preparation of glycosyl amides and related derivatives, supports investigation of carbohydrate structure and function. Themes in the associated literature include dietary carbohydrate and macronutrient integrity, glycemic index estimation, low-carbohydrate and high-fat regimens, and carbohydrate metabolism in health and disease. This journal publishes peer-reviewed research in carbohydrate biochemistry, glycomics, and nutritional metabolism.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 406 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Deciphering the detailed crystallographic structure of biologically synthesized nano-silver: Antioxidant potential, antimicrobial efficacy and anticancer properties against HepG2 cancer cell line with accentuation to apoptosis and ROS generation
  2026 · Journal of Molecular Structure
• Green-Synthesized titanium dioxide Nanoparticle–Modified glass ionomer cement: in vitro and in Silico assessment of Mechanical, Physical, and safety properties performance
  2026 · Scientific Reports
• Phytofabricated Silver Nanoparticles from Origanum majorana: Anti-Pathogenic Activity and Biocompatibility Evaluation
  2026 · Microbial Pathogenesis
• Functional Food Rich in Bioactive Components for Management of Obesity and Related Metabolic Changes in Obese Women
  2026 · Journal of Food Biochemistry
• Effects of different doses of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. seeds on growth performance, intestinal and liver histology and gene expression levels in quail
  2026 · Veterinaria México OA
• A Review of Microalgal Diversity in Kerala: Taxonomy Insights and Biotechnological Potential (India)
  2026 · International Journal on Algae
• Bioethanol and biobutanol production using algal biomass: pathways and industrial applications
  2026 · Frontiers in Fuels
• Algae classification and identification based on snapshot spectral microscopy imaging technology
  2026 · Applied Optics

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