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Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

The Evolution of Us – Genetic Links to How Our Bodies Digest Carbohydrates

Amylase is a case where diet may have the potential to change our genes. Populations that have higher numbers of amylase gene copies and more amylase in their saliva tend to eat more starch and were found to digest starchy carbohydrates faster. They also displayed a higher blood glucose response to foods containing starch such …

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