Anything that ends with "ose" is a sugar. The body processes all carbohydrates as sugar, changing them chemically in the stomach. Dextrose (corn sugar), maltose (malt sugar), lactose (milk sugar), fructose (fruit sugar) are all common additions to processed foods. Pick up a can, bottle or box of anything with more than one ingredient and read the list (not the nutrition facts.) The chances are better than 90% that there is at least one form of sugar added. Compounds that end with "ol" are alcohols (forms of sugar) and are also processed as sugars. Gatorade is sugar, sugar, sugar, and water, with a little minerals and flavorings thrown in. Make your own electrolytes if you need them, but don't waste your money on Gatorade or pedialyte (more of the same.)
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