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carbohydrate

[kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh-] / ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- /


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Because of this, it is commonly used by people trying to lose weight, manage blood sugar, or reduce carbohydrate intake.

From Science Daily Mar. 28, 2026

Taken together, the findings show that arginine made dental biofilms less harmful by lowering acidity, altering carbohydrate composition, and reshaping the microbial community.

From Science Daily Jan. 9, 2026

I think he found it hard getting the volume of carbohydrate drink into him, because he was sweating so quickly.

From Barron's Dec. 18, 2025

But for people with coeliac disease, a lot of these go-to carbohydrate sources are off-limits, because they contain gluten.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2025

The usual way of looking at them is as enslaved creatures, captured to supply ATP for cells unable to respire on their own, or to provide carbohydrate and oxygen for cells unequipped for photosynthesis.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

Kerr also worked with a chef and nutritionist who fed him plenty of carbohydrates and protein but also raw vegetables to boost overall health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

It generally limits refined carbohydrates, heavily processed products, and foods high in added sugar.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

“High-protein diets and fueling with carbohydrates for matches. Nutritional strategies have changed considerably in the last 10-15 years.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Somewhere in the back of my mind lurked the memory of soy-butter corn ramen, another reminder that corn, umami, fat and slurpable carbohydrates have always gotten along beautifully.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

The bacteria break down the cell walls of the grass and allow the cows to get at the protein and carbohydrates within.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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