Oligosaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of 3 to 10 simple sugars (monosaccharides) linked together. They are found naturally in various foods and are also used as ingredients in sports nutrition products.In the context of sports nutrition, oligosaccharides play a...

Chronic Ketosis is where the body relies primarily on ketones for energy instead of carbohydrates, for a long period. Chronic ketosis is often associated with a ketogenic diet, where a person significantly reduces their intake of carbohydrates, forcing the body to burn...

Oxidative stress refers to an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body's ability to counteract the harmful effects of these free radicals using antioxidants. These antioxidants can be naturally occurring in your body, or come from your...

ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in energy transfer within the cell. It consists of adenosine and two phosphate groups, making it one step down from ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), which has three phosphate groups. When...

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is like cash that pays for all the body's energy needs. ATP is a complex molecule that serves at the primary energy currency cells in your body, driving various biological processes. It consists of adenine (a nitrogenous base),...

Monosaccharides are the most basic form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules. They are the building blocks of more complex carbohydrates like disaccharides and polysaccharides. Examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose. Glucose is often referred to as...