A surprising discovery about how brain cells handle sugar could shift how scientists approach dementia and Alzheimer’s treatments. In a new study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers uncovered ...

McArdle disease, also known as glycogen storage disease type V, is an inherited metabolic disorder marked by a deficiency of myophosphorylase, the enzyme essential for the breakdown of glycogen in ...

A new study has identified an unexpected contributor to Alzheimer’s disease: glycogen, a complex sugar stored inside brain cells. While traditionally associated with muscles and the liver, glycogen ...

In a new study published in Nature Metabolism titled “Neuronal Glycogen Breakdown Mitigates Tauopathy via Pentose Phosphate Pathway-Mediated Oxidative Stress Reduction,” researchers from the Buck ...

For endurance athletes, the hours following intense training present a critical window. Your glycogen stores are depleted, your muscles need repair, and you're racing against time to maximize recovery ...

Rice cakes provide quick carbs for bodybuilders to fuel intense workouts and replenish glycogen. They offer energy boosts while being low in calories and easy to digest.

Fuel your lifts with the nutrient your muscles crave most. Keep glycogen topped up and unlock higher training volume, faster recovery, and bigger gains. Start eating for peak performance and push past ...

If you've ever trained for an athletic event or researched what to eat after a hard workout, you've likely heard of glycogen. It's a type of energy stored mostly in the muscles and liver that ...

Scientists have reversed diabetic heart failure with a genetic therapy in mice and miniature human "hearts" grown from stem ...