Sentences with word «glucogenic»

If inadequate amounts of dietary carbohydrates are available, the body will synthesize glucose from glucogenic amino acids and glycerol.

Cats normally use glucogenic amino acids and glycerol to synthesize glucose, which is one reason why cats are classified as true carnivores.

In cats, carbohydrates apparently are not essential in the diet when ample protein and fats supply glucogenic amino acids and glycerol.

The researchers found that all ketogenic and glucogenic amino acids were significantly dampened in lupus.

Anyway, it's worth mentioning that scientists still don't have a complete grasp of the benefits of valine, as it is the least researched of the trio, but knowing that it's a glucogenic (converts into glucose) amino acid, it's safe to say that it can help you power through a heavy lifting session and reap better gains, as well as support better and faster muscle recovery.

You also want to restrict protein intake since some amino acids like glycine and arginine are glucogenic (convert to glucose) and could inhibit ketosis.

A glucogenic amino acid is an amino acid that can be converted into glucose.