Rita Basu holds the Endowed Professorship in Diabetes Science in the UAB Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and is a senior scientist in the UAB Comprehensive ...

Starting a long-distance race with full a full tank of glycogen (a.k.a. stored carbs in your muscles and liver) can help you avoid the dreaded “bonk.” For years, it has been a popular practice to hit ...

It’s probably one of the most sacred pillars of cycling. If you’re racing tomorrow or in two days, you must be starting to eat pasta as if the world is gonna end tomorrow. While it’s undeniable that a ...

Scientifically speaking, carbohydrates are the most efficient source of energy production. ‘By definition, carbohydrate loading – or carb loading for short – is when we are trying to optimise our ...

If you’re a newbie to the health and fitness world, there’s a lot to get your head round (what is a rep? How much exercise should I be doing? WTF is a burpee, anyway?). And actually doing the exercise ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can be a daunting task, especially for those struggling with weight management and blood sugar levels. Enter Glycogen X Glyco Optimizer, a ...