Polysaccharides
Also known as: Complex Carbohydrates; Starches
Description
Polysaccharides are a group of Carbohydrates that contain up to 10,000 Simple Sugar (i.e. Monosaccharide or Disaccharide) or Uronic Acid molecules linked together. The Monosaccharide or Disaccharide constituents of Polysaccharides can be linked together either in straight or branched chains; they may be either all the same or two or more different Simple sugars.
Health Benefits of Polysaccharides (Generally)
Note that each individual type of Polysaccharide possesses specific potential health benefits.
Metabolism
Polysaccharides are claimed to be the body's best source of Carbohydrate-derived Energy:
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