Biochem 15: Glycogen Metabolism

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit drmanaankarray.substack.comEnergy availability is rarely constant. In this episode, Medlock Holmes turns his attention to glycogen — the body’s answer to unpredictability.Glycogen metabolism is revealed as a system designed not for abundance, but for transition. We explore how glucose is stored efficiently as a highly branched polymer, how rapid mobilisation is achieved when dema…