Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate metabolism is the process by which carbohydrates are broken down in the body to release energy. Different types of carbohydrates are digested in the small intestine and converted into simple sugars (glucose, fructose, and galactose). These sugars are then transported to the cells in the body and are use…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 66× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Carbohydrate metabolism is the process by which carbohydrates are broken down in the body to release energy. Different types of carbohydrates are digested in the small intestine and converted into simple sugars (glucose, fructose, and galactose). These sugars are then transported to the cells in the body and are used as the primary source of energy for most bodily functions. Carbohydrate metabolism is important for cell energy production, muscle and tissue repair, and other metabolic processes like cholesterol production. Carbohydrate metabolism is also linked to diseases like diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Proper carb metabolism is essential for maintaining good health and well-being.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 66 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Carbohydrate Metabolism, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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