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How to Become More Resilient to Stress and Perform at your Best with Mike T. Nelson #181

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The Impact of Glycogen Depletion on Fuel Usage and Fat Utilization

This chapter explores the effects of depleting liver glycogen and muscle glycogen on fuel usage and fat utilization. It discusses how depleting muscle glycogen signals the body to use more fat, while depleting liver glycogen may not significantly change fuel usage. Additionally, it touches on the elevated levels of AMPK observed after muscle glycogen depletion and its potential catabolic effects on muscle tissue.

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