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Why do we get instant energy when we drink glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar. It is the simplest source of carbohydrates(simple sugar) .
Carbohydrates, when consumed, have to be digested into glucose.
As glucose can be easily absorbed in blood, it provides energy to the body.
Hence, when glucose is directly taken, it does not have to be digested and thus acts as an instant source of energy.



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