> Supplement Index > Carbohydrates > Carbohydrates General Information Carbohydrates Uses & Scientific Evidence For Carbohydrates Dosage Information Carbohydrates Safety & Interaction Information Buy Carbohydrates Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Carbohydrates General Information Carbohydrates are a basic nutrient that supply the body with the energy it needs to function. There are two kinds of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates include fructose (fruit sugar), sucrose (table sugar), and lactose (milk sugar). Fruits are the richest sources of simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are comprised of sugar as well, but the sugar molecules are strung together in such a way that more complex chains are formed. Complex carbohydrates are found in fiber and starches and can be found in vegetables, whole grains, peas, and beans. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Carbohydrates Uses & Scientific Evidence For Carbohydrates are the main component in blood glucose, which is a major fuel for the body’s cells, and the only source of energy for the brain and red blood cells. The glucose is used directly as energy or stored in the liver for future use; however, if a person consumes more calories than the body can use, a portion of the carbohydrates will be stored in the body as fat. Eating Carbohydrates can have a mild tranquilizing effect, and can be beneficial for people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder and/or depression. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Carbohydrates Dosage Information The best sources of obtaining the daily required intake for your diet is in eating unrefined foods such as fruits, vegetables, peas, beans, and whole grain breads. In taking a Carbohydrate supplement it is best to read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Carbohydrates Safety & Interaction Information Eating refined foods such as soft drinks, desserts, candy, and sugar offer few, if any of the vitamins or minerals the body needs to function properly, and when eaten in excess over a long period of time, can lead to many disorders such as diabetes and hypoglycemia. Refined foods are also high in fats which result in calories. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Carbohydrates Supplements and Products Below