Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps begin breaking down starch in the mouth -- the first step in digesting carb-laden foods like bread and pasta, researchers ...
Love Bread & Pasta? Humans' Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might ...