Why do we love carbs? The origins predate agriculture and maybe even our split from Neanderthals

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the mouth, providing the first step in metabolizing starchy foods like bread and pasta.

source https://phys.org/news/2024-10-carbs-predate-agriculture-neanderthals.html