Question 1

is sucrose dextrose in gatorade good for children?

Accepted Answer

No: It is high caloric, low-to-no nutritional value empty calories. It is no better than a candy bar or soda-pop. If your child runs a half-marathon or more daily, it may be indicated to replenish depleted stores of electrolytes and sugars, but otherwise it is not good for children. It was designed with high-power college athletes in mind, not little kids playing around in the back yard.

Question 2

dextrose is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Dextrose: Is d isomer of glucose, or simple sugar.  It is a necessary fuel source for humans.  I suppose too much of it taken by mouth could be bad because it might raise blood sugar and Insulin requirements.  But so are a lot of other things when taken in extreme amounts.

Question 3

is there any sickness that is is treated by giving dextrose?

Accepted Answer

Dextrose: We use that to treat diabetics with hypoglycemic reactions. Also starving kids with diarrhea and vomiting. There is no reason that anyone that can  eat should use it--unless you want to sweeten your coffee.

Question 4

how does dextrose affect rbc?

Accepted Answer

See below: Glucose is essential as an energy source for RBC and other cells in the body. Excess glucose, as in diabetes, binds to proteins and alters their structure and function and at very high levels shortens the life span of red cells and of the person.

Question 5

what are effects of dextrose powder?

Accepted Answer

It's sugar: And it's exactly the same as eating the same amount of table sugar.

Question 6

can dextrose 50% be used in bodybuilding?

Accepted Answer

It's sugar: I don't know how you would use it.  It's sugar water.  I guess if you wanted to recover your glycogen stores it might be useful.  Otherwise i see no difference in that and drinking a gatorade after working out.

Question 7

what are the benefits of dextrose powder?

Accepted Answer

None. : Hi. Boy, THAT was easy! Dextrose is just glucose. Do YOU think powdered sugar does you any good...unless you're a diabetic treating hypoglycemia??? 4 calories/gram

Question 8

what is the difference between sucrose and splenda?

Accepted Answer

Real vs artificial: Sucrose is real sugar, splenda is an artficial sweetener, no calories, won't cause cavities, probably more expensive.

Question 9

why doesn't hemolysis occur when erythrocytes are placed in dextrose?

Accepted Answer

It's glucose: An isotonic solution of glucose is just a healthy nutrient solution. It's the fuel that red cells use for generating the little bit of energy they need.

Question 10

is sucrose acetate isobutyrate ok for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok limit: Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is a clear liquid food additive that works as an emulsifier. It mixes water and fat, distrubutes and suspends flavor oils in drinks. It  replaced brominated vegetable oil. Used in energy drinks, electrolyte replacement beverages, wine coolers, malt beverages, bottled mixed drinks. The FDA considers it safe but limited allowable to 300 part per million in alcoholic drink

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