Sugar is composed of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon molecules which are bonded together by chemicals. Simple sugars are known to contain around two-dozen bonds holding the elements together. When each of these bonds is broken in the cell, the energy released by the breaking of the bond is then used by the body. read more
Sugars are digested and absorbed to provide your body with its greatest source of energy. During digestion, complex sugars are broken down into monosaccharides and absorbed into the bloodstream. Monosaccharides, the simplest sugars, include glucose, galactose and fructose. read more
Your body obtains sugar by breaking down carbohydrates during digestion. Pure sugar -- the kind you add to coffee and cereal -- enters your bloodstream swiftly. Sugar in foods such as fruit and beans enter your bloodstream slowly because it takes your body longer to break down these sources of sugar. read more