Glycogen storage disease is an inherited metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to create or convert glycogen into glucose, causing low blood sugar, muscle cramps, and organ failure. Diagnosis is made through physical exams and laboratory tests, and treatment includes enzyme replacement therapy and careful dietary monitoring. Glycogen storage disease is an inherited disease […]
Glycogen is a molecule stored in animal cells and broken down into glucose for energy. It is less efficient than fatty acids, but important for the brain and regulating blood glucose levels. Athletes can deplete their glycogen stores during endurance activities, and some people have genetic conditions affecting glycogen creation and storage. Glycogen is a […]
