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How to replenish sugar correctly after working out?

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Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 11:38 AM

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  • Coast Coast

    Apr 16, 2026

      1. In addition, excessive sugar intake will increase blood viscosity and circulation volume, which will affect the function of the heart and make muscles stiff, which is extremely detrimental to fitness and exercise.

    2. If you ingest a large amount of sugar in a short period of time, the sugar will enter the blood and cause the blood sugar (blood sugar food) to be too high. Because the osmotic effect of sugar dilutes the water from the stomach wall into the cavity, it will affect the emptying of the stomach, causing abdominal discomfort, dizziness, nausea and other uncomfortable feelings.

    3. In addition, excessive sugar intake will increase glycerol (oil food) triesters in the blood, leading to cardiovascular disease. disease of inducements.

    4. Too much sugar can easily lead to obesity, because too much sugar will turn into fat in the body.

    5. Excessive sugar intake will affect the absorption of calcium (calcium food) and relatively reduce the intake of other nutrients, thereby causing malnutrition.

      How should we supplement sugar?

    Fitness and athletes do not need additional sugar during general training. The starch in three staple meals is enough. However, in endurance sports (long-distance running, marathon, etc.), due to the relatively large consumption of sugar, in order to speed up the disappearance of fatigue, an appropriate amount of additional sugar is needed.

    In terms of sugar supplementation: no more than two grams of sugar per kilogram of body weight, one gram of sugar per kilogram of body weight is the appropriate amount, and it is appropriate to consume small amounts many times.

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