How Are Sugars Broken Down in the Body?
Sugar works in the body as a source of energy. Sugars can be found in many foods and can be classified into two categories: complex and simple. An example of a simple sugar is table sugar itself, and a complex sugar is found in bread or rice, for example. When complex sugars are introduced into the body, they are first broken down into simple sugars so that they can be used. Enzymes from the mouth start the process of breaking down the complex molecules. Once the breakdown has started, the sugar makes its way to the stomach so that all food can be digested. Digestion breaks down substances into molecules small enough to go through the stomach lining into the bloodstream. Sugar is one of the substances that goes into the bloodstream and is sent to cells along with glycerol, fatty acids and amino acids. Once in the cells, the sugars are broken apart into carbon dioxide and water over time. This will happen with many different chemical reactions within the cell as the cell releases the en
