The Verdict on Dextrose: Is Dextrose a Healthy Sweetener?
                                
                                
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                                Dextrose is chemically identical to glucose, the body's primary energy source. For athletes and in medical emergencies, this simple sugar offers a rapid energy boost. But is dextrose a healthy sweetener for general, everyday use? The answer is nuanced.