title: Glycogen loading: advantages but possible disadvantages.
abstract: Carbohydrate loading enables an athlete to build up stores of muscle glycogen. Such raised levels increase work times and are therefore of real benefit to long-distance runners. It is unclear how frequently the regimen can be repeated with the same advantageous results. There are possible disadvantages in the regimen, and even dangers in older subjects.
mesh_terms: D000244:Adenosine Diphosphate / Q000378:metabolism; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004032:Diet; D006003:Glycogen / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000378:metabolism; D012420:Running; D013177:Sports; D014810:Vitamin E
chemical_list: D014810:Vitamin E; D000244:Adenosine Diphosphate; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate; D006003:Glycogen