Glycerol is the skeleton component of triglyceride molecules. When the human body ingests edible fat, the triglycerides in it are metabolized in the body to form glycerol and stored in fat cells.

Common sense: Glycerol, also known as glycerol, is a colorless, odorless and sweet viscous liquid. The chemical structure of glycerol is completely different from that of carbohydrates, so it does not belong to the same class of substances. The complete oxidation of glycerol per gram can produce 4 kilocalories, which will not change the blood sugar and insulin levels after being absorbed by the human body. Glycerol is a sweetener and humectant commonly used in food processing industry, which mostly appears in sports food and milk substitutes. Glycerol can increase the water content in human tissues, so it can increase the exercise ability of human body in high heat environment.

Glycerol moisturizing is exquisite.

Glycerol is usually made from oil. Glycerol has a strong hygroscopicity. Pure glycerol can absorb 40% of water, so it can form a thin film on the skin, which has the functions of isolating air and preventing water evaporation, and can also absorb water in the air. Therefore, in winter, people often apply glycerin to the skin surface exposed to air, such as hands and face, which can keep the skin soft and elastic, and prevent it from drying due to dust, climate and other damage, thus playing a role in preventing skin frostbite.

However, pure glycerin should not be used directly. About 50% clean cold boiled water should be added to pure glycerin first, and then mixed evenly before use. Because pure glycerin has strong water absorption, it will not moisturize the skin directly, but will take away the moisture on the skin, making the skin extraordinarily dry or chapped; People with fatty skin can apply some glycerin slightly, or add a few drops of glycerin to the water for washing hands and faces, which is helpful for sebum dissolution. However, if the skin is damaged, it is not advisable to apply glycerin again, so as not to stimulate the skin and affect the healing of wounds.

Glycerol should be stored in glass bottles and plugged tightly to prevent dust and dirt from mixing. Store in a cool and cool place.

Glycerol is a sweet and colorless syrupy liquid. Glycerol is usually added to food as a sweetener and moisturizing substance to make food smooth and delicious.

Glycerol is the skeleton component of triglyceride molecules. When the human body ingests edible fat, the triglycerides in it are metabolized in the body to form glycerol and stored in fat cells. Therefore, the end products of triglyceride metabolism are glycerol and fatty acids.

Once glycerol and fatty acids are chemically decomposed, glycerol is no longer fat or carbohydrate. Looking at the following chemistry books, you will find that glycerol is different from carbohydrates, just as a baseball player is different from a football player. Although glycerol can also provide heat like other carbohydrates (4.32 kilocalories per gram of glycerol after complete metabolism), they have different chemical structures.

Side effects of glycerol

It should be pointed out that glycerol can increase the blood volume due to its water-retaining effect, resulting in dizziness, nausea and other symptoms. These symptoms are more obvious when the blood volume or blood pressure itself is relatively high, such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes and nephropathy. Therefore, please avoid taking glycerol when suffering from the above diseases or in a special physiological period such as pregnancy. I suggest that you make a comprehensive evaluation of your physical condition before trying any new tonic or medicine to avoid future troubles.