Does Sugar Cause Energy Crashes? The Science Behind the 'Sugar Crash'
                                
                                
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                                According to a meta-analysis, consuming sugar can lower alertness within 60 minutes and increase fatigue within 30 minutes. The short-term sugar high is often followed by an energy-draining crash, leaving many to wonder: does sugar cause energy crashes?