Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Sugar, or glucose, is a major source of energy for the body, but consuming too much or too often can have negative health effects. Sugar begins entering ...

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Insulin is a hormone produced by β-cells in the pancreas. You can think of insulin like a key that unlocks cells to let glucose enter from the blood, so it can be used as energy.

As molecules of sodium and glucose enter the cells, they create a setup in osmosis that draws water into the cell, thus increasing water absorption, according to Maeng.