glucose intake (due to its rapid absorption in the small intestine), produces an abrupt rise in blood levels, forcing the pancreas to increase insulin production to metabolize the excess, making therefore a sharp decline also the blood glucose level below the level it was in before the intake, this is known as glycemic response.
knowledge of the existence of this type of response is important for appetite control, proper nutrition aimed at athletes and diabetics, and to optimize brain function and that because of the sensitivity has the brain to the blood glucose levels to be their main fuel, the sudden drop in blood levels affect brain function, causing tiredness, drowsiness and poor performance.
Dr. Iraima Acuña. Nutrition Specialist.
knowledge of the existence of this type of response is important for appetite control, proper nutrition aimed at athletes and diabetics, and to optimize brain function and that because of the sensitivity has the brain to the blood glucose levels to be their main fuel, the sudden drop in blood levels affect brain function, causing tiredness, drowsiness and poor performance.
Dr. Iraima Acuña. Nutrition Specialist.
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