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Phytic Acid: Modulator of Glycaemic Response?

Carbohydrates are an important source of energy in human nutrition. Each gram of carbohydrate supplies roughly 3.75 kilocalories per gram, and oxidation of carbohydrate (as glucose) in skeletal muscle supplies energy during anaerobic high intensity exercise. Dietary carbohydrates are diverse … Continue reading

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