Acute and chronic consumption of high-glycemic food was associated with lower attractiveness ratings, independent of factors such as BMI and age.
Tag: Carbohydrate
Dig in: Sand serves up a possible cure for obesity
Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia shows that porous silica can prevent fats and carbohydrates from being adsorbed in the body.
Research Gaps on ‘Rare’ Sugars that Show Promise as Alternative Sweeteners
Uniquely metabolized sugars naturally present in small amounts in foods such as honey, maple syrup, and certain fruits are alternative sweeteners with potential health benefits. However, controlled trials are needed before their full benefits may be realized.
August’s Special Issue of SLAS Technology “Carbohydrate Structure Analysis: Methods and Application” Available Now
The August edition of SLAS Technology “Carbohydrate Structure Analysis: Methods and Application” is curated by guest editors Christian Heiss, Ph.D. and Parastoo Azadi, Ph.D., of the University of Georgia’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center.
Searching the COVID-19 spike protein for a potential vaccine
The virus that causes COVID-19 is studded on its exterior with “spike proteins,” a key component in its ability to infect human cells. Two University of Georgia researchers, Rob Woods and Parastoo Azadi, are investigating the proteins and sugars on the surface of the virus with the goal of finding information that could lead to vaccines and therapeutics.