Why do we love carbs? The origins predate agriculture and maybe even our split from Neanderthals

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Oct 17, 2024, 2:00 pm96 pts
If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the mouth, providing the first step in metabolizing starchy foods like bread and pasta.

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