Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a group of organic compounds that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They are the most important form of energy source for living creatures. Plants use carbohydrates in the form of starch and sugars to store energy, while animals use them as an energy source to power their bodies. Carbo…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 406× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Carbohydrates are a group of organic compounds that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They are the most important form of energy source for living creatures. Plants use carbohydrates in the form of starch and sugars to store energy, while animals use them as an energy source to power their bodies. Carbohydrates are essential nutrients that help regulate the body's metabolism, and they are found in a variety of foods such as bread, rice, fruits, vegetables, and grains. They are also used to make energy drinks, gels, and other products.

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 406 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 Carbohydrates, 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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