Glycogen storage disease (GSD) refers to a group of rare genetic conditions that affect how the body stores and breaks down glycogen. The most common type is type I, also called von Gierke disease.

Let’s dive into the reasons why: Your body doesn’t store glycogen efficiently, triggering excess carbs to be stored as body fat. The reality is the only thing your body is efficient at storing ...

Methods: Glycogen content and activity of muscle enzymes with regulatory functions in glycogen synthesis were examined. Results: Testosterone treatment increased glycogen content of extensor digitorum ...

According to Arthur Ramoroka, company nutritionist at Tiger Brands, during a workout muscles use the glycogen stores in the body to keep themselves going. Once the stored glycogen in the muscles has ...