Holy Oligosaccharides!!

What the heck is an oligosaccharide and why should you care if you eat enough of them? The simple answer is that an oligosaccharide is a type of carbohydrate. However, let’s just start by stating that all carbohydrates are not created equal. Typically the pop culture health world thinks of carbohydrates as sources of quick fuel for the body. Something to be monitored, minimized and even in some diet venues, loathed. But it is important to know that carbohydrates or ‘carbs’ as they are often most affectionately known, do much more than just provide energy. Many carbs are critical components of your body’s intricate communication system.