Glycogen

Health & Longevity: A Conversation with Peter Attia (Episode #328)

Sam Harris

The storage form of glucose in the body, primarily in muscles and liver, providing a short-term energy reserve.

Fireside Chat #9: 2020 Year in Review and Goals for 2021

Stronger By Science

Discussed as a key area of sports nutrition research in 2020, with Eric and Helms spending significant time interpreting literature on it.

312 - A masterclass in lactate: metabolic fuel, implications for diseases, and therapeutic potential

Peter Attia MD

The stored form of glucose in animals, primarily in the liver and muscles, serving as a critical energy reserve.

How to Build Endurance | Huberman Lab Essentials

Andrew Huberman

205 - Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle | Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2)

Peter Attia MD

A complex carbohydrate and the main form of glucose storage in animals, noted for storing less energy efficiently than fat due to water content.

239 ‒ The science of strength, muscle, and training for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART I)

Peter Attia MD

The stored form of carbohydrate in muscle and liver tissue, which can be quickly mobilized to produce ATP, acting as a faster energy source than fat.