Carbohydrate is re-stored in the human body as Glycogen. Glycogen serves as the storage form of glucose in animals, including humans, primarily stored in the liver and muscles for later use as an energy source.
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Carbohydrate is re-stored in the human body as Glycogen. Glycogen serves as the storage form of glucose in animals, including humans, primarily stored in the liver and muscles for later use as an energy source.
Carbohydrates are stored in the human body in the form of Glycogen. Glycogen is a complex polysaccharide and serves as the primary storage form of glucose in animals, including humans. It is stored primarily in the liver and muscles.
When excess glucose is present in the bloodstream, particularly after consuming a meal high in carbohydrates, insulin signals cells to absorb glucose for energy production or storage. Some of this glucose is converted into glycogen through a process called glycogenesis. Glycogen serves as a readily accessible energy reserve that can be quickly broken down into glucose when blood sugar levels drop, such as during fasting or physical activity.
This glycogen storage system helps regulate blood sugar levels and ensures a steady supply of glucose to meet the body’s energy demands, particularly during periods of increased activity or when dietary carbohydrates are not available.