monosaccharide
noun
mono·sac·cha·ride
ˌmä-nə-ˈsa-kə-ˌrīd 
: a sugar that is not decomposable into simpler sugars by hydrolysis, is classed as either an aldose or ketose, and contains one or more hydroxyl groups per molecule
called also simple sugar
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Restricting certain carbohydrates, especially fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), which are poorly absorbed by the small intestine, is seen as an effective treatment option.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The simplest carbohydrates are monosaccharides (simple sugars), made from just one sugar unit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
For gas and bloating, consider limiting foods that contain high amounts of FODMAPs, which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Most fruits contain some fructose, a monosaccharide (single sugar molecule) considered a natural sugar.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Try a Low-FODMAP Diet FODMAP is short for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
Types of Sugars Several types of sugars exist, including:
Glucose: This monosaccharide, or a simple carbohydrate, is the main type of sugar found in your blood.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
But there’s no science to say that fructose is a worse monosaccharide for the body than any other, Tewksbury says.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 24 June 2019
The first is monosaccharides, or single sugar molecules, which include fructose, galactose, and glucose.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 24 June 2019
New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The simplest carbohydrates are monosaccharides (simple sugars), made from just one sugar unit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
For gas and bloating, consider limiting foods that contain high amounts of FODMAPs, which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Most fruits contain some fructose, a monosaccharide (single sugar molecule) considered a natural sugar.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Try a Low-FODMAP Diet FODMAP is short for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
Types of Sugars Several types of sugars exist, including:
Glucose: This monosaccharide, or a simple carbohydrate, is the main type of sugar found in your blood.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
But there’s no science to say that fructose is a worse monosaccharide for the body than any other, Tewksbury says.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 24 June 2019
The first is monosaccharides, or single sugar molecules, which include fructose, galactose, and glucose.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 24 June 2019
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monosaccharide
noun
mono·sac·cha·ride
ˌmän-ə-ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd
: a sugar that cannot be split into simpler sugars
called also simple sugar
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monosaccharide
noun
mono·sac·cha·ride
ˌmän-ə-ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd
: a sugar not decomposable to simpler sugars by hydrolysis
called also simple sugar
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