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2006/05/29, 01:29 PM
I've heard alot of discussion on it on this particular forum. I was just wondering what it's main function is and how long it generally takes your body to restore it.
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2006/05/30, 12:54 AM
From what I've learned, it's the main source of energy for the muscle. Can generally be restored or "topped off" PWO with some simple carbs. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
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2006/05/30, 12:25 PM
You're on the right track, Mojo. Glucose, a monosaccaride, is the main sugar used for energy. Glycogen, a polysaccaride (which is only found in animals, not plants), is how glucose is stored in the liver and muscle, to be converted into glucose for energy as needed.
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2006/05/30, 05:08 PM
Thank you rev. It's nice to have you there to elaborate and make corrections when needed.:)
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2006/05/30, 09:21 PM
So how long does it take for it to be restored?
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2006/05/30, 09:29 PM
do you mean so you are fresh for the next set or workout or what? Try rephrasing your question.
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2006/05/31, 01:03 AM
Fronm what type of workout first off is key. A typical strength training session actually depletes very little glycogen, as compared to an endurance trainee for instance.
Glycogen is rate dependent, meaning you cannot just take in a ton of simple carbs all at once and replenish.{now there are some things which will assist a bit more glycogen pushed into the muscle, but not alot. Such as r-ala, etc.)
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So how long does it take for it to be restored?
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