Carbohydrate
Glyconutrients: A Class Of Their Own
Contrary to popular belief, not all sugars are metabolized in the body as energy. Some of them, like glyconutrients, perform an entirely different spectrum of functions that are necessary to keep the body working at its peak performance.
The term "glyconutrient" comes from the root word "glyco" which means "sweet" in Greek. These nutrients are basically simple carbohydrates or monosaccharides that first received limelight when Harpers Biochemistry formally catapulted it to the public and medical community.
Of the 200 known simple carbohydrates ... Read More »
FAQ On Glyconutrients
For years, all types of sugars were categorized under one purpose for the body energy. The entire medical community and the public alike have thought that all types of carbohydrates serve only one purpose. It was only recently discovered that a type of sugar called glyconutrients or sweet nutrients serve purposes that are crucial in cellular communication.
What are glyconutrients?
Glyconutrients, or sweet nutrients, are a class of sugar that bond with lipid and protein cells in our body to enhance ... Read More »
What Are the Eight Essential Glyconutrients And How Do These Benefit You
The natural composition of the human diet provides all the nutrients, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients necessary to promote health. But with the current improvements in farming and shelf life of fruits and vegetables, but not necessarily on the quality of the products produced, the typical American diet has become robbed off its natural elements. This absence suggests grave consequences on our health.
There are eight essential glyconutrients that play major roles in preserving the health of an average person. ... Read More »