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Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes. Because it is not digested, it does not serve as an energy source. However, subsequent research has revealed that it is an important nutrient for health, and it is sometimes called the sixth nutrient. This article will discuss dietary fiber and...

Consuming dietary fiber can prevent various diseases, slow down aging, and help you live longer. So, how much dietary fiber should you eat to prevent certain diseases? And how much longer can you actually live? This article will discuss the benefits of dietary fiber...

When high blood sugar levels persist, AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products), which are substances that accelerate aging, are produced in the body. This process is called glycation. For example, the accumulation of AGEs due to glycation is thought to be one of the causes of dull skin, age spots, and wrinkles. [From "The Science of Rejuvenation: Medical Proof..."].

When you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels rise and then can no longer be lowered on their own. This leads to persistently high blood sugar levels, damaging the body. Specifically, the following problems can occur: The pancreas becomes fatigued and unable to produce insulin, and aging-accelerating substances (AGEs) are produced...

Modern people tend to consume too much sugar. This leads to various problems when blood sugar levels become too high. This article introduces ways to maintain healthy blood sugar levels that you can start doing today. Reducing sugar intake and eating foods with less sugar...

In the previous article, we explained that carbohydrates are "substances included in carbohydrates." "Carbohydrates" = "Sugars" + "Dietary Fiber" This time, we will look at a more detailed breakdown of sugars and how they are absorbed as nutrients. Breakdown of Sugars Sugars can be further classified as follows: K...

We often hear about carbohydrate restriction and carbohydrate-restricted diets, but what exactly are "carbohydrates"? You may have heard that they are abundant in carbohydrates. Let's take a look. What are carbohydrates? - Classification of sugars - Sugars can be classified as follows: "Carbohydrates" ... "Carbohydrates...