Tag: Sugar transport

In the human body, the blood stream maintains a remarkably stable average fasting glucose concentration of 80 to 90 mg/dl. This stability is crucial for ensuring a constant energy supply, which relies on understanding exactly how are carbohydrates transported throughout the body and in nature.

The human small intestine's capacity for absorbing free fructose is notably smaller compared to glucose, a key distinction in carbohydrate metabolism. Understanding what is the mechanism of absorption of fructose illuminates why certain dietary habits affect gut health and overall metabolic processes.