Do the sugars in the apple juice need to be broken down by your digestive system before they can be utilized as an energy source?

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5 June, 11:53

Do the sugars in the apple juice need to be broken down by your digestive system before they can be utilized as an energy source?

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Austin Alexander · Answer 1

The answer to this question is no, everything that is ingested needs to be metabolised, unless it is a medicine specifically formulated for oral adsorption directly into the bloodstream, or in this instance the energy source is a ketonic monosaccharide. Because it is so small and a simple structure, it can enter the blood barrier directly and the body can then use this as energy.