A "storage carbohydrate" refers to a type of carbohydrate that is stored in the body for later use as energy. It acts as a reserve fuel source that can be accessed when the body needs extra energy. Full definition
And you can maintain fairly high levels of storage carbohydrate while you're in a state of ketosis. (coloradospringshealthcoach.com)
With the retrograde response, we've changed the amino acid metabolism in a way that allowed the cells to accumulate storage carbohydrates, which stabilize their function,» Friis said. (sciencedaily.com)
This is due to children having lower levels of the enzymes responsible for breaking down muscle carbohydrate to fuel, and is probably some type of carbohydrate conservation mechanism that leaves more storage carbohydrate available for a child's growth and development. (bengreenfieldfitness.com)