Galactose
Description
Galactose is a Hexose Monosaccharide Simple Sugar Carbohydrate - it is approximately 33% as sweet (in taste) as Sucrose.
Health Benefits of Galactose
Immune System
Galactose may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [1]
Nervous System
Galactose is a major component of the Galactocerebrosides Glycolipids that are constituents of the Myelin Sheaths that surround the Axons of Neurons (Galactocerebrosides account for 15% of the Lipids present in Myelin Sheaths).
Galactose is a Component of these Substances
Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides
Galactose can be converted to its Isomer - Glucose - within the Liver.
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