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Glycogen Depletion
Exhaustion of glycogen stores in muscles and liver
What Does This Mean?
Glycogen depletion occurs when the body's stores of glycogen, the primary fuel source during endurance exercise, are exhausted. It can lead to fatigue, weakness, and the bonking" or hitting the wall phenomenon during prolonged or intense exercise."
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