glükózzá

Glükózzá is the Hungarian word for glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) that serves as a primary source of energy for living organisms. It is a key component of carbohydrates and is central to cellular respiration, the process by which cells convert food into usable energy. Glucose is a vital nutrient for the brain, which relies almost exclusively on it for fuel.

Chemically, glucose has the formula C6H12O6. It exists in both linear and ring forms, with the ring form being more stable in aqueous solutions. In biological systems, glucose is often found in its cyclic hemiacetal form. It can be synthesized by plants and some bacteria through photosynthesis.

The body obtains glucose from the digestion of complex carbohydrates found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables. Once absorbed into the bloodstream, glucose levels are regulated by hormones, primarily insulin and glucagon, produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by promoting its uptake into cells, while glucagon raises them by stimulating the release of stored glucose from the liver. Abnormalities in glucose metabolism can lead to conditions such as diabetes mellitus.