A Time magazine headline from April 21, 2009, reads: "All Sugars Aren't the Same: Glucose Is Better, Study Says." That article stated consuming too much fructose (table sugar is 50/50 fructose and ...

Because dextrose is very similar to glucose, it’s quickly digested and replenishes energy in a short time. That is why bodybuilders often use dextrose supplements after intense exercise.

Dextrose is a type of sugar that comes from corn. It has a wide variety of uses, including as a sweetener in many foods and as a medical treatment for low blood sugar and dehydration. In this ...