How to check liver glycogen

Hepatic Glycogen can be checked by Glycogen Quantitative Analysis Kit. Hepatic glycogen is a polysaccharide polymerized from many glucose molecules, which is stored in the liver and can be converted to glucose to provide the required energy when needed by the body. Glycogen quantitative analysis kit is based on the anthrone method, based on the principle that glycogen under strong acid can generate sugar aldehyde derivatives and anthrone action to form blue compounds, with the same method of treatment of the standard glucose solution colorimetric quantification to detect the glycogen content. The storage or consumption of hepatic glycogen in the human body is a process controlled by hormones and substrates. Normal diet allows hepatic glycogen to be constantly replenished to minimize glycogen xenobiosis. When hormone control is dysregulated and liver glycogen is not metabolized properly, it can have a great impact on human health. Specific how to check also need to promptly seek medical attention, under the guidance of the doctor check, the general liver glycogen content of about 70-100 grams, if the measurement of liver glycogen abnormalities, the need for timely treatment.