Maltose

through the saliva. The process then moves to the small intestine where the digestion products are then absorbed through the intestinal wall into the blood stream and then moved across to other body cells. This then forms glucose and the disaccharide maltose from the ingested carbohydrates and extensive bond breakage in the carbohydrate. After this the monosaccharides are transported from the small intestine to the liver for further metabolizing. The monosaccharides Glucose, Fructose and…

Critically discuss the emerging role of the gut microbiota in metabolic health Summary: The connection between gut microbiota, obesity-related disorders and inflammation have been increasingly recognized and understanding the composition of gut microbiota may play a potential role in preventing and/or treating metabolic health. Both in animal and human studies had recognized an alteration of microbiota composition leading to the development of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes. With new…

Glycolysis is found within the preparatory catabolic pathway. It begins the breaking down and oxidation of glucose. “The glycolytic digestive enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycogen and starch, liberating dextrin, glucose, maltose and maltotriose in the digestive system”. Glycolytic breaks glucose down into pyruvic and lactic acid. The enzyme is essential to the earthworm's digestive system and process. Proteolytic enzymes are used to help in the digestion of proteins. “Proteolytic…

Obesity, diabetes, heart problems, and many more health hazards have all been linked to the added sugars in processed foods. Sugar is a sweetener that can be derived from several different sources. When consumed in large amounts, sugar can lead to many ongoing health problems. Although sugars can be found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and milk, the majority of sugar being consumed in found in processed foods and beverages. The name for sugar can be hidden in food labels and can vary from high…

man working for a prominent pharmaceutical company, fighting for the lives of two of his children with Pompe disease. Pope Disease clinical features were first described by J. C. Pompe in 1932. By definition, Pompe disease, also known as AMD (acid maltose deficiency), is an autosomal metabolic disorder which damages muscle and nerve cells through the body. More specifically, Pompe disease, one of a group of 49 rare genetic diseases,occurring 1 in 40,000 births, in which the individual is missing…

Not all of them can cause negative effects, in fact, some are needed for your brain to function properly. The 7 types of sugar are: glucose, dextrose, starch, sucrose, maltose, fructose, and lactose. The body need sugar (glucose) to function. The type of sugar that is causing the problems is called added sugar (especially fructose). Think about how they produce regular white sugar. Sugar Companies basically dispose of the…

Health and wellness are essential for optimal well-being. According to the World Health Organization health and wellness is, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity” (Edlin & Golanty, 4). Health affects every aspect of life. Authors of Health and Wellness Edlin and Golanty state, “Health is not static, it is a dynamic process that takes into account all the decisions we make daily, such as the foods we eat and the amounts…

Time is money for hard working Americans supporting their growing families and the food industry is taking advantage. A tight budget of both time and money leaves many people with a choice detrimental to their health—processed and fast foods. The food industry knows this struggle, and have strategized ready to eat or quickly heated food options that can accommodate breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a reasonable price. Consumers believe they are receiving a great deal however, they are wrong.…

Midterm Exam 1. The leaf cutter ant community is a large amazing system that contains many different species that interact with each other on many different levels. Although many things take place during this extraordinary symbiosis, there are a few keystone mutualists within this leaf-cutter ant community that without them, the results would be almost catastrophic. For one, fungi are extremely important to the ants. Specifically, the fungus Lepiotaceae . The ants cultivate this fungus and…

Sugar has consisted naturally in fruit for millions of years. The first humans identified fruit as a major food source. Necessary for survival, sugar has a considerable impact on brain function. Modern forms of sugar do not always have a positive impact on the brain. Different kinds of sugar impact the brain and body in very different ways. Negative effects of sugar discussed in this paper refer to added sugar. Natural sugar found in whole foods that is not added during processing is considered…