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Glycogen Resynthesis

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Glycogen resynthesis refers to the rate of glycogen replenishment following its depletion from exercise, and supplements that increase the rate of glycogen repletion are thought to be useful to athletes with a high workload and carbohydrate intake.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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71 participants in 6 trials

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C3 outcomes

D2 outcomes

Examine Database: Glycogen Resynthesis

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Fenugreek	C	Participants: 14	Small Improvement
Vanadium	C	Participants: 6	Small Improvement
Chromium	D	Participants: 16	No effect
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D-Ribose		Participants: 15
Creatine		Participants: 20

Fenugreek

Small Improvement

Vanadium

Small Improvement

Chromium

No effect

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D-Ribose

Creatine

Glycogen Resynthesis

Examine Database: Glycogen Resynthesis

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