define functions of carbohydrate - protein


 

Define functions of carbohydrate - Protein sparing effect?

Carbohydrates help in regulating the protein metabolism. Presence of sufficient carbohydrates to meet energy demands prevents the channelling of too much protein for this purpose. This protein sparing action allows the major portions of protein to be used for its basic structural purpose of tissue building. Therefore, patients who are unable to eat are temporarily administered 5% glucose solution intravenously.

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