💊Daily Pill: Here is How Carb Loading Works
What is Glycogenesis?
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Glycogenesis (AKA Carb-loading), is the biochemical process through which our bodies store excess energy from glucose in the form of glycogen, mostly in the liver and muscles for later use.
Once glucose enters the bloodstream, for example after a large meal rich in carbohydrates, and high glucose levels are detected, glycogenesis begins.
Knowing fundamental principles of metabolism will help you understand nutritional and energy management principles. This will help you stay healthy and optimize your performance at the gym. You will get the most out of your workouts, improve recovery, and prevent energy crashes.
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