What starch does to your body? Give me what functions does the starch do to your body. What happens when your eat them. What benefit do you gain from it???
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2007-03-15 15:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by KMC 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Starches are long chains of sugar molecules and they are carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for the brain and the rest of the nervous system. It is also needed for the function of the red blood cells, and the kidneys. Anyone who has ever witnessed someone who is hypoglycemic can bear witness to their importance. Also, carbohydrates have the quickest conversion rate to usable energy of any caloric nutrient. That is why you would be hard pressed to find a high level athlete who thrives on low carb diets. Although carbohydates have gotten a bad name, excess of ANY caloric substance (carbs, proteins, fats, alcohol) can be fattening. Here are some links. One explains the importance of carbohydrates, and the other explains what happens if we don't get enough.
2007-03-15 15:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by fitman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
starches are just complex carbohydrates. how many carbohydrates a person needs depends on the activity level of that individual and their body composition. starches are converted by enzymes and hormones to glycogen. glycogen is then converted by another process into ATP which is a cellular energy source used to help perform muscular contractions. It's very hard to not consume enough starch. the body can convert proteins and lipids (fats) into glycogen.
2016-03-29 00:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starches turn to sugar which gives you energy. Too much is not good for you. If you want to loose weight get off all starches(rice, potatoes, pasta white breads, etc) Thats why diabetics (like me) don't eat those things.
2007-03-15 15:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by sarge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋