The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense exercise.

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This statement is false. The human body can store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense exercise, but the rate of glycogen synthesis may be slower immediately after exercise than several hours later. Consuming carbohydrates during and after exercise can help speed up the rate of glycogen synthesis.

The Human Body Cannot Store Glycogen During the First 24