What Does Glucose Do for Muscles: Fueling Performance and Recovery
                                
                                
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                                Over 75% of the body's total glycogen, the stored form of glucose, is held within the skeletal muscles to serve as a readily available energy source. This critical carbohydrate is essential for powering muscular activity, especially during intense exercise, and for facilitating the recovery process afterward.