Complex Carbohydrate Use

[DVeritas@aol.com]

Heidi,
    Can COMPLEX carbohydrate be stored in horses' (in the form of glycogen) 
(like human athletes), burned AFTER fat stores IF the horse is kept in 
aerobic ranges?
    It is my understanding that protein is not stored, and would we want it 
to be?
    And, yes, I do understand that human and horse athletes are not the same, 
but I believe some correlations are relevant when discussing aerobic 
endurance endeavors.
    Thanks,
       Frank.
PS:  Proper carbo loading works in human endurance endeavors, but I believe 
that periodic injections of simple carbohydrate (sugar) during said endeavors 
to enhance endurance is like starting a fire with gasoline, yeah, it catches 
immediately, but it doesn't last long, and, in some cases, can actually serve 
as a catalyst to quicken the expenditure of remaining glycogen stores.  (Am I 
off in left field in these opinions?)
     Thanks, again.


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