3239: How Your Body Stores Sugar & Burns It for Fuel

December 18, 2024

3239: How Your Body Stores Sugar & Burns It for Fuel

December 18, 2024

WW: How Your Body Stores Sugar & Burns It for Fuel

Our bodies require all the macronutrients which include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins…

Each plays a vital role in maintaining overall health.

What many people don’t realize is that the body needs a certain amount of sugar in the bloodstream to function properly. Adopting a low-carb or no-carb diet can disrupt this balance, potentially leading to unwanted side effects.

So join me on today’s Cabral Concept 3239 to go over how your body stores sugar & burns it for fuel. Enjoy the show and let me know your thoughts.

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. Glycogenolysis

The breakdown of glycogen into glucose to provide energy during fasting or exercise.

2. Glycogenesis

The process of storing excess glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscles for future energy use.

3. Gluconeogenesis

The production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources (e.g., amino acids, lactate) to maintain blood sugar levels during prolonged fasting or intense exercise.