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The effect of exercise on fructose absorption

T Fujisawa1, K Mulligan, L Wada

  • 1Koret Center for Human Nutrition, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|July 1, 1993
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Ingesting 50g of fructose saturates intestinal absorption, leading to incomplete absorption. Exercise further exacerbates this, reducing transit time and increasing unabsorbed fructose.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Human Physiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Fructose malabsorption is common and can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
  • Understanding factors influencing fructose absorption is crucial for dietary recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of exercise on intestinal fructose absorption.
  • To determine the threshold for fructose saturation in the small intestine.

Main Methods:

  • Ten subjects consumed beverages with varying fructose-glucose ratios (50g total carbohydrate).
  • Breath hydrogen levels were measured as an indicator of incomplete carbohydrate absorption.
  • Trials were conducted with and without subsequent exercise.

Main Results:

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  • High fructose loads (100% and 95%) significantly increased breath hydrogen, indicating malabsorption in all subjects.
  • Lower fructose concentrations (70%) and pure glucose (100%) did not lead to significant malabsorption.
  • Exercise following 100% fructose ingestion accelerated hydrogen excretion, suggesting reduced transit time and impaired absorption.

Conclusions:

  • Intestinal fructose absorption capacity is limited, with saturation occurring at 50g.
  • Exercise can impair fructose absorption by decreasing intestinal transit time.
  • These findings have implications for individuals with fructose sensitivity and exercise-related digestive issues.