If all carbohydrates get broken down to their most simple form, sugar, why is it unhealthy to just eat tablespoons of sugar?

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If all carbohydrates get broken down to their most simple form, sugar, why is it unhealthy to just eat tablespoons of sugar?

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Since car engines run on gasoline, can I make my car go faster just by lighting the gas tank on fire? How about just lighting the engine on fire?

Your body eventually breaks down energy sources into glucose, but you want the body’s systems to deliver the right amount of glucose to the right locations at the right times. That metered, accurate delivery gives the best performance, both in the human body and in a car’s engine.

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