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Glycogen, the muscle's primary fuel source during exercise, is replenished more rapidly when athletes ingest both carbohydrate and caffeine following exhaustive exercise, new research shows. Athletes ...

Hi Thanks for getting back to me on glycogen replacement. However, what is maximum glucose oxidation - does that refer to the maximum energy burnt during any sporting activity? Therefore I can take 1g ...

Glucose is our body’s favorite fuel source. Your body stores extra glucose as glycogen to use when you need more energy. All parts of our body need energy to function. We get energy from carbohydrates ...