Glucose

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Glucose, also known as dextrose or glucose, is a simple sugar, which of all sugars is absorbed by the human body the fastest. Glucose is used in cosmetic products because of its moisture-preserving effect.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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