dextrose

Definition

The right-handed form of glucose that your body actually wants to use. While all sugars look similar on paper, dextrose is nature's preference for your bloodstream—it's like the popular kid of the glucose family that gets absorbed first. Your cells throw a metabolic tantrum without it.

Example Usage

After the marathon, runners chug dextrose supplements to replenish their glycogen stores faster than a regular candy bar could manage.

Source: Medical terminology, Merriam-Webster

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