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Is There A Limit To Glycogen Storage?

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Is There A Limit To Glycogen Storage? Studies show most people can store a maximum of 15 grams of glycogen per kilogram of body mass. So, an 80-kilogram person can hoard a maximum of around 1,200 kilograms of glycogen under optimal conditions. That’s not insignificant since 1,200 grams of glycogen is equivalent to 4,800 calories

How Is Glycogen Typically Stored In The Body?

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How Is Glycogen Typically Stored In The Body? In humans, glycogen is made and stored primarily in the cells of the liver and skeletal muscle. In the liver, glycogen can make up 5–6% of the organ’s fresh weight, and the liver of an adult, weighing 1.5 kg, can store roughly 100–120 grams of glycogen. How