Front Physiol October 2012 PMID 22232606

The role of skeletal muscle glycogen breakdown for regulation of insulin sensitivity by exercise.

Jørgen Jensen, Per Inge Rustad, Anders Jensen Kolnes, Yu-Chiang Lai

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The discussions reveal a focus on the significance of skeletal muscle glycogen as an energy source during exercise and its role in insulin sensitivity, with examples like references to the paper's findings and questions about mechanisms. The tone is curious and supportive, emphasizing the relevance to exercise physiology and metabolic health.

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Glycogen, mainly stored in skeletal muscles and the liver, plays a crucial role in maintaining blood glucose levels and providing energy during exercise.
During physical activity, muscle glycogen is the primary energy source, especially at high intensities; after exercise, glycogen synthesis increases to refill stores, which also enhances insulin sensitivity.
Proper regulation of glycogen breakdown and synthesis helps prevent excess lipid production and ectopic fat accumulation, thereby reducing the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic diseases.]

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@Gonzalez_JT are you familiar with this paper: https://t.co/RcWA2ox1ID I love the complexity of liver glycogen vs muscle and the role of endogenous carb during exercise. It seems that muscle glycogen regulate itself pretty well, despite consuming carbs to 'spare it' , correct?

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@doctor_dejan Thank you actually ! I actually read an article on this yesterday “The role of Skeletal Muscle Glycogen breakdown for regulation of insulin sensitivity by Exercise “

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The role of skeletal muscle glycogen breakdown for regulation of insulin sensitivity by exercise.

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