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Macromolecules (Human Nutrition · The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body) — "Although most absorbed glucose is used to make energy, some glucose is convert…

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Glucose has several major metabolic uses in the body.
Most absorbed glucose is used to make energy.
Some glucose is converted into ribose and deoxyribose.
Ribose and deoxyribose are building blocks of RNA, DNA, and ATP.
Glucose is also used to produce NADPH.
NADPH protects against oxidative stress and supports many chemical reactions.
When energy, glycogen storage, and building needs are met, excess glucose remains available.
Excess glucose can be converted into fat.
A diet too high in carbohydrates and calories can increase body fat.

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"Although most absorbed glucose is used to make energy, some glucose is converted to ribose and deoxyribose, which are essential building blocks of important macromolecules, such as RNA, DNA, and ATP. Glucose is additionally utilized to make the molecule NADPH, which is important for protection against oxidative stress and is used in many other chemical reactions in the body. If all of the energy, glycogen-storing capacity, and building needs of the body are met, excess glucose can be used to make fat. This is why a diet too high in carbohydrates and calories can add on the fat pounds."

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