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Biochemistry Fuel in Fed, Fasting and Starvation 2529a2e6

In case of fasting, glycogen stores in the body can last up to:

A
7 days
B
72-96 hours
C
6-8 hours
D
12-18 hours
High-Yield Explanation
Liver glycogen is the first-line of defence against hypoglycemia. The liver concentration of glycogen is about 450 mmol /L glucose equivalents after a meal, falling to about 200 mmol /L after an overnight fast. After 12 to 18 hours of fasting, liver glycogen is almost totally depleted.

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