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Mystery #1Tier 2carbohydrates / energy

Why does a sugary snack give you a quick burst of energy, then a slump?

Wolf down a chocolate bar and, minutes later, you feel like you could run a mile. Half an hour after that, you feel like flopping on the sofa instead. The very same snack gave you a rocket boost and then dropped you flat. What is going on inside you?

A pile of white sugar cubes lit against a dark background
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