Exploring What are the disadvantages of complex carbohydrates?
                                
                                
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                                While often praised as the "good" carbs, research indicates that the overconsumption of refined complex carbohydrates is strongly linked to a higher risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The disadvantages of complex carbohydrates, however, are not inherent to their structure but rather stem from the source, processing, and quantity consumed.