Would it not get absorbed and instead get flushed out?
Amalyse enzymes in your saliva assist with sugar and carbs metabolism.But more so for the solid stuff.So eating slow and chewing well helps things ensuring more bioavailability.But caffeine,energy drinks,and various artificial designer sugars affect the gut so no need to rush things.Unless your engaged in a fast paced sporting event.And if you pound a gallon of sweet tea while exerted on a hot day, you will have repercussions.