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Research article - Peer-reviewed, 2012

Effects of repeated post-exercise supplementation with glucose and leucine on post-exercise glycogen storage and insulin response in horses

Bröjer, Johan; Nostell, Katarina; Essen-Gustavsson, Birgitta; Hedenström, Ulf

Abstract

Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-Synthesis of muscle glycogen after intense intermittent exercise was not enhanced by oral boluses of glucose and leucine after exercise despite pronounced increases in plasma insulin and serum glucose concentrations. (Am J Vet Res 2012;73:867-874)

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American Journal of Veterinary Research
2012, Volume: 73, number: 6, pages: 867-874