The Role of Fructose and Sucrose in Sport Drinks

Why fructose and sucrose are beneficial for athletes. Watch the video and read the related article on my website for more information:
http://www.nutritiontactics.com/why-f...

The follow-up advanced video:
Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation (Adv...

Summary:
Glucose and Fructose are absorbed via different paths in the gut. Therefore, a combination of glucose and fructose can be absorbed at a higher rate. The combination of glucose and fructose can be more effectively burned as fuel during exercise than the same amount of carbohydrates consisting entirely out of glucose.  

Our paper:
http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/2/167

Read more nutrition and exercise material:
http://www.nutritiontactics.com

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