A simple sugar, also called glucose, that is found in fruits and is a key source of energy for living cells.
From dextro- 'right,' referring to how this molecule rotates polarized light clockwise. Named in the 1800s when scientists could measure its optical properties.
Dextrose is literally fuel for your brain and muscles—when you feel tired and eat something sugary, dextrose rushes into your bloodstream and your cells burn it for immediate energy!
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