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ipivb · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:33 am Post subject: Sucrose vs Glucose

http://www.juicerbullet.com/juicer-attachment.html

Edit: just tried it and it worked perfectly for making coffee. The coffee is a little cold and I had to filter it through a couple times but it worked well.

On another note does anyone know the differences between sucrose and glucose as far as brain activity? Studies show that glucose and caffeine produce a synergy that increases brain activity (this is how energy drinks work), but what about sucrose and caffeine? Does sucrose take a while to metabolize into glucose or is it a negligent delay?

Trow · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:25 pm Post subject:

hint: your body does not make sucrose

ipivb · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:24 am Post subject:

I'm aware of that and I fail to see what you are hinting at...

The question is, how fast does sucrose metabolize into glucose because if it's almost instantaneous, then there shouldn't be much of a benefit to using glucose vs sugar.

Trow · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:16 am Post subject:

ipivb · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:25 am Post subject:

Oh alright yeah. My knowledge of chemistry is very limited.

That forces me to pose a question which may be too advanced to be answered... which is, does sucrose and caffeine produce the same synergy as glucose and caffeine, as far as brain activity goes?

I'm mainly referring to this very recent study:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101123101751.htm

It seems to only focus on glucose and caffeine, and does not mention sucrose at all. So until I find a proper answer than I have to assume glucose and caffeine is my best bet. Only problem with corn syrup and coffee is that it tends to settle on the bottom causing the last sip to have a rather awkward texture (easily prevented by stirring the coffee).

Trow · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:02 am Post subject:

What is it that you are trying to achieve?

If you are trying to make a potent "brain drink", you might as well go with milkshakes. Otherwise, the near-double molar sweetness of glucose compared to sucrose will prevent you from adding enough glucose in a cup of coffee to give you a boost.

Diluted banana milkshake. Must be diluted.

ipivb · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:27 am Post subject:

Hmm I'm not sure what you mean. Energy drinks work because of this synergy between glucose and caffeine (and other herbs).

If I couldn't add enough then I don't see why I couldn't drink glucose straight and then drink coffee... but I'm pretty sure I don't need that much for a boost?

Milkshakes wouldn't work. As you can see in the picture, sugar alone and caffeine alone have very little effect compared to the combination of both at once. The only question is what is the correct ratio. And what is the difference between sucrose/glucose as far as brain activity is concerned.