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Is Glycogen Digestible by Humans? The Science of Animal Starch

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The human body is equipped with a suite of enzymes to break down various complex carbohydrates, which is why when you consume meat, any trace glycogen is easily digested. A common query is, 'is glycogen digestible by humans?' and the answer is definitively yes, thanks to the alpha-glycosidic bonds that our digestive system is designed to process.