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Is Glucose a Good Source of Energy?

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The human brain, though making up only 2% of the body's weight, consumes about 20% of its total glucose-derived energy. This highlights the undeniable importance of glucose as a primary fuel source, but is glucose a good source of energy for the body as a whole, and what are the trade-offs?