The use of high frequency ultrasound to assess muscle glycogen content is a rapid, practical and non-invasive method. This should open new pathways in the field of sports nutrition and performance as offering an alternative way to quantify muscle glycogen stores in the research areas of muscle metabolism and nutritional replacement.
Currently, the only validated, standardized approach to measure muscle glycogen reserves involves muscle biopsy. Rarely, can results be quickly obtained to benefit an athlete who may need to consume more carbohydrates an hour before their competition. Using high frequency ultrasound to assess muscle glycogen content is an approach which is rapid, practical, portable and non-invasive.
