
Metabolic Basics
What’s the difference between glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose?
These four common types of sugar interact with your body differently, but it’s best to minimize all of them for optimal metabolic health.
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Metabolic Basics
These four common types of sugar interact with your body differently, but it’s best to minimize all of them for optimal metabolic health.
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