Are glucose and amino acids electrolytes?

Electrolytes: Compounds that can conduct electricity in an aqueous solution or in a molten state are called electrolytes.

Glucose is not an electrolyte: glucose is an organic matter, in which individual particles exist in the form of atoms and do not have freely moving electrons.

Amino acids are amphoteric electrolytes: the carboxyl hydrolysis in amino acids is hydrogen ions acidic. The amino group is weakly alkaline and alkaline in the hydrolyzed state, and the amino acids used are both acidic and alkaline. When combined with a compound that is more acidic than it, it is a base, and vice versa, it is an acid.

The role of electrolytes on the human body:

1. Maintain fluid osmotic pressure and water balance. Sodium ion and chloride ion are the main inorganic salt ions that maintain the osmotic pressure of intracellular fluid. The osmotic pressure of the intracellular and external fluids of the normal human body is basically equal, so as to maintain the dynamic balance of the intracellular and external fluid water.

2. Maintain the acid-base balance of body fluids. Fluid electrolytes make up buffers to regulate acid-base balance. The plasma buffer pairs mainly include NaHCO3 H2CO3, Na2HPO4 NAH2PO4, and NAPR HPR, and the erythrocyte buffer pairs mainly include KhCO3 H2CO3, K2HPO4, Kh2PO4, KhB HHB, and HBO2 HHBO2.

The buffer pairs with a large buffer capacity in plasma are NAHC3 H2CO3, and the buffer pairs with a large buffer capacity in erythrocytes are Khb HHB and Khbo2 HHBO2, each accounting for 35% of the total buffer capacity. The above-mentioned buffer has an anti-acid effect on the substance in the molecular position, which can buffer the acid and make it less acidic; The substance in the denominator position has an anti-alkaline effect, which can buffer the alkali and make it less alkaline.

3. Maintain the stress of nerves and muscles. Nervous and muscular irritability requires a certain concentration and proportion of electrolytes in body fluids to maintain. When sodium and potassium ions are too low, neuromuscular stress is reduced, and weakness and even paralysis of limbs may occur; When calcium and magnesium ions are too low, nerve and muscle irritability increases, and tetany may occur.

4. Maintain the normal metabolism of cells of substances. A variety of inorganic ions act as cofactors for metalloenzymes or metalloactivating enzymes to regulate the metabolism of substances at the cellular level. For example, carboxypeptidase contains zinc, xanthine oxidase contains manganese, and various kinases need to be activated by magnesium ions, and amylase needs to be activated by chloride ions.

Potassium ions are involved in the synthesis of glycogen and proteins. For every 1 gram of glycogen synthesized, potassium ions enter the cell, for every 1 gram of protein synthesized, millimolar potassium ions enter the cell, and conversely, when glycogen or protein is broken down, an equal amount of potassium ions is returned to the plasma. Sodium ions are involved in the absorption of glucose in the small intestine and hemoglobin transport as substrates for a variety of kinases, so magnesium, zinc, manganese, cobalt, chromium, etc. are required for the synthesis of sugar, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins to maintain the function of nucleic acids.

Calcium ions are involved in the transmission of cellular information as a second messenger.

The metabolism of the human body is carried out in body fluids, and the content, distribution, osmotic pressure, pH and electrolyte content of body fluids must be maintained normally in order to carry out normal life activities.

Glucose is not an electrolyte, there is a carboxyl group in amino acids, and it is an electrolyte that can be ionized in an aqueous solution.

1. Different physical properties: glucose colorless crystals or white slag crystalline or granular powder, while amino acids are colorless crystals;

2. Different tastes: one amino acid has four different tastes: sour, sweet, bitter and fresh, glutamate monosodium salt and glycine are the largest umami seasonings, and glucose has a sweet taste;

3. The time of discovery is different: glucose was discovered in 1747, while amino acids were discovered in 1806;

3. Glucose is the energy of living cells and the intermediate product of metabolism, that is, the main energy supply substance of living organisms; Whereas, amino acids are important components of proteins.

Glucose is not an electrolyte. A substance that is capable of ionization in a molten state or in a solution is called an electrolyte. The definition of sugar chain in organic matter is polyhydroxyaldehyde.

The hydroxyl group can only be weakly ionized if it is a phenolic hydroxyl group, and the alcohol hydroxyl group is more difficult to ionize; The aldehyde group does not ionize. So, glucose is a non-electrolyte and glucose is a compound.

Sodium ions and chloride ions are the main anions and cations in the extracellular fluid, and the cations in the cell are mainly composed of potassium ions and magnesium ions, glucose is an important energy substance in the body, glucose can provide energy for the body through aerobic oxidation and anaerobic digestion, and the reference range of glucose in the human body is to millimole per liter.

Glucose electrolytes.

Glucose electrolytes are a compound preparation, and the main components of each tablet are grams of glucose anhydrous, grams of sodium chloride, grams of potassium chloride, grams of anhydrous citrate and grams of sodium bicarbonate.

After each tablet is dissolved in 100 ml of water, the concentration of sodium in the solution is 60 mmolar equivalent per liter, the concentration of potassium is 25 mmolar per liter, the chlorine concentration is 45 mmolar per liter, the concentration of citrate is 20 mmolar per liter, the glucose concentration is 90 mmolar per liter, and the total osmolar concentration is 240 millimolar per liter.

Invert sugar electrolytes and amino acids are two different ways to convert nutrients, and the main differences are as follows:

1.The conversion process is different:

Invert sugar electrolytes convert carbohydrates and electrolytes into energy and waste, while amino acids are converted into proteins into amino acids, which in turn convert into energy and waste.

The energy of invert sugar electrolytes is mainly carbohydrates, while the energy of amino acids is mainly protein.

3.The conversion efficiency is different:

Since the human body is physiologically more inclined to rely on fats and carbohydrates as its primary energy source, invert sugar electrolytes are more efficient than amino acids. For prolonged exercise, the body may begin to break down the proteins in the muscles and convert amino acids into energy, but this conversion is relatively inefficient.

4.The effects on the body are different:

The nutritional value and effects of invert sugar, electrolytes, and amino acids also differ. Invert sugar electrolytes can provide energy and maintain water-electrolyte balance, but excessive intake may lead to blood glucose fluctuations and water-electrolyte imbalances. Excessive intake of ammonic acid may increase the burden on the kidneys and may bind to calcium, affecting the absorption and utilization of calcium.

To sum up, the difference between invert sugar electrolytes and amino acids is mainly in terms of its conversion process, energy**, conversion efficiency, and effects on the body. We should consume a variety of nutrients in a balanced manner according to our needs and physique to maintain the health and athletic ability of our body.

Not electrolytes.

According to the definition of electrolyte: the ability of a hollow substance to ionize in a molten state or in solution is called an electrolyte.

The definition of sugar in organic matter is: polyhydroxyaldehyde.

The hydroxyl group can only be weakly ionized if it is a phenolic hydroxyl group, and the alcohol hydroxyl group is more difficult to ionize; Aldehyde slow section base does not disturb Sakura Yu will ionize.

So, glucose is a non-electrolyte.

1. The role of glucose electrolytes is to prevent mild to moderate dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting, and can also be used for dehydration symptoms caused by long-term strenuous exercise. In severe dehydration, it is maintained after correction with intravenous fluids to maintain the balance of water and electrolytes in the body.

2. Under normal circumstances, glucose electrolytes can be injected intravenously, in addition to effectively replenishing the loss of water, it can also replenish calories and energy, and can also reduce high potassium blood concentration, etc., and can also be taken orally through glucose electrolytes, such as glucose electrolyte effervescent tablets, which can alleviate the symptoms of dehydration.