Glycogenolysis  The Official Version. Glycogenolysis is a term used to describe the conversion of glycogen polymers into glucose monomers, the 'catabolism' of glycogen. This process involves the removal of one glucose monomer via cleavage with an inorganic phosphate in order to produce glucose-1-phosphate. This in turn is converted to glucose-6-phosphate.
It reduces the risk of heart disease: While it may seem counterintuitive that drinking olive oil can help protect the heart from disease, multiple studies confirm the claim to be true thanks to the MUFAs, or monounsaturated fats, olive oil contains â so much so that the FDA allows manufacturers to label olive oil with this health claim.
Olive Oil's Heart-Healthy Secret. Phenolic Compounds in Olive Oil May Explain Mediterranean Diet's Benefits. From the WebMD Archives. Nov. 11, 2005 - An ingredient found in olive oil may be largely responsible for the heart-healthy benefits attributed to the Mediterranean diet, according to a new study. Researchers tested the effects of eating a meal of olive oil and bread and found people's blood vessels appeared healthier after eating olive oil rich in phenolic compounds.