Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that is not absorbed by the body and instead undergoes fermentation in the large intestine. As the fibers ferment, they provide food for the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system. There are numerous types of resistant starch. One can categorize things based on their structure or their roots. Different forms of resistant starch can exist in the same food. Carbohydrates consist of both glucose and resistant starch. Carbohydrates provide energy in the form of glucose, a simple sugar (a sugar molecule). Carbohydrates come in a few different forms in food, the most common of which are sugars, starches, and fibers. Carbohydrates play a significant role in both nutritious and unhealthy fare.
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