Tag: Blood glucose spike

According to a 2019 meta-analysis, carbohydrate consumption, particularly from sugars, can lead to a decrease in alertness and an increase in fatigue within an hour of consumption. The perception of an energy rush after eating sugar is a common experience, but the reality is more complex, involving a rapid absorption of glucose and a subsequent metabolic cascade that leads to an energy crash.

According to the World Health Organization, limiting free sugar intake to less than 10% of total daily energy is recommended. But what happens when you consume sugar on an empty stomach, when your body is most susceptible to its effects? This practice can trigger a rapid sequence of metabolic events that impact your energy, mood, and overall health.