Carbohydrates | sports nutrition for energy during exercise in the form of gels or bars.

Carbohydrates are important energy suppliers for the human body. They can be divided into single, double and multiple sugars. Carbohydrates mainly include sugars and starches. They can be used as a direct source of energy or stored in the body as energy reserves. In the case of carbohydrate deficiency, carbohydrates are replaced by proteins. The proteins are first broken down and then converted. As a result, the proteins can no longer perform their actual function as nitrogen suppliers and enzymes. Carbohydrates are found in various cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, rye and oats. But potatoes, peas, beans and lentils also contain many carbohydrates.