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- Title
The Burden of Carbohydrates in Health and Disease.
- Authors
Clemente-Suárez, Vicente Javier; Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan; Martín-Rodríguez, Alexandra; Ramos-Campo, Domingo Jesús; Redondo-Flórez, Laura; Tornero-Aguilera, Jose Francisco
- Abstract
Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, since they provide the body with glucose to support bodily functions and physical activity. However, the abusive consumption of refined, simple, and low-quality carbohydrates has a direct implication on the physical and mental pathophysiology. Then, carbohydrate consumption is postulated as a crucial factor in the development of the main Western diseases of the 21st century. We conducted this narrative critical review using MedLine (Pubmed), Cochrane (Wiley), Embase, and CinAhl databases with the MeSH-compliant keywords: carbohydrates and evolution, development, phylogenetic, GUT, microbiota, stress, metabolic health, consumption behaviors, metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, mental disease, anxiety, depression, cancer, chronic kidney failure, allergies, and asthma in order to analyze the impact of carbohydrates on health. Evidence suggests that carbohydrates, especially fiber, are beneficial for the well-being and growth of gut microorganisms and consequently for the host in this symbiotic relationship, producing microbial alterations a negative effect on mental health and different organic systems. In addition, evidence suggests a negative impact of simple carbohydrates and refined carbohydrates on mood categories, including alertness and tiredness, reinforcing a vicious circle. Regarding physical health, sugar intake can affect the development and prognosis of metabolic disease, as an uncontrolled intake of refined carbohydrates puts individuals at risk of developing metabolic syndrome and subsequently developing metabolic disease.
- Subjects
METABOLIC syndrome risk factors; ONLINE information services; MEDICAL databases; CINAHL database; MEDICAL information storage &; retrieval systems; SYSTEMATIC reviews; HEALTH status indicators; MENTAL health; METABOLIC disorders; DIETARY carbohydrates; MOLECULAR structure; MEDLINE
- Publication
Nutrients, 2022, Vol 14, Issue 18, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu14183809