LeberGlykogen

LeberGlykogen refers to glycogen stored in the liver. Glycogen is a polysaccharide, a form of stored glucose, which serves as a readily available energy reserve. The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis, and liver glycogen is a primary contributor to this function. When blood glucose levels are high, such as after a meal, the liver takes up glucose and synthesizes glycogen through a process called glycogenesis. This stored glycogen can then be broken down into glucose through glycogenolysis when blood glucose levels fall, for example, during fasting or exercise. This released glucose is then secreted into the bloodstream to be utilized by other tissues, especially the brain, which relies heavily on glucose for energy. The amount of liver glycogen can fluctuate significantly based on dietary intake and metabolic demands. While muscle tissue also stores glycogen, it is primarily used for energy within the muscle cells themselves and does not directly contribute to maintaining blood glucose levels. Therefore, liver glycogen is essential for systemic glucose regulation.