LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 9 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Oct. 8, 2026 | Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are the three main nutrients found in food and drinks that the human body needs to remain active. Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules that your body breaks down into glucose. Glucose helps power our cells, tissues, and every organ system in the body. The human brain is the most energy-demanding organ in the human body, and glucose is its primary fuel source. The brain's neurological function heavily relies on a continuous glucose supply. In other words, carbohydrates are literally food for thought. Carbohydrates are n...