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Can men eat sugar during fitness?

Asked by:Courtney

Asked on:Apr 18, 2026 03:43 AM

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  • Megan Megan

    Apr 18, 2026

      1. If a large amount of sugar is ingested in a short period of time, the sugar will enter the blood and cause the blood sugar to be too high. Because the osmotic effect of the sugar will dilute the water from the stomach wall into the cavity, which will affect the emptying of the stomach, causing abdominal discomfort, dizziness, nausea and other uncomfortable feelings.

      2. 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.

      3. In addition, excessive sugar intake will increase triglycerides in the blood, leading to cardiovascular disease. disease of inducements.

      4. Excessive sugar intake will affect the absorption of calcium and relatively reduce the intake of other nutrients, thereby causing malnutrition.

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

      How do we supplement sugar? Fitness and athletes do not need to supplement 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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