Despite their bad rap, carbohydrates are vital to your health for a number of reasons.

• Providing energy
• Protecting against disease
• Controlling weight

Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient found in many foods and beverages. Most carbohydrates occur naturally in plant-based foods, such as grains.

There are three main types of carbohydrates:

• Sugar. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrate and occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products
• Starch. Starch is a complex carbohydrate, meaning it is made of many sugar units bonded together.
• Fiber. Fiber also is a complex carbohydrate.

Major & minor side effects of Carbohydrates

• Obesity with high intake of carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates can cause diabetes
• hypertension, or high blood pressure
• high blood fat levels, or triglycerides
• low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol
• weight gain
• a range of chronic diseases

Refer to your doctors

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Protein is commonly used for improving athletic performance and increasing strength. It is also used to reverse weight loss in people with HIV and to help prevent allergic conditions in infants.

•  Increased bowel movements
•  Nausea
•  Thirst
•  Bloating
•  Cramps
•  Reduced appetite
•  Tiredness
•  Headache

•  Before taking this medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have any other allergies.
•  Before using it, inform your doctor about your current list of medications.
•  Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition.
•  Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.