Not to be confused with Gluconeogenesis or Glycogenolysis. Glycogenesis is the process of glycogen synthesis, in which glucose molecules are added to chains of glycogen for storage. This process is activated during rest periods following the Cori cycle, in the liver, and also activated by insulin in response to high glucose levels, for example after a carbohydrate-containing meal.
Marine macroalgae such as seaweed contain high amounts of components promised to fight tumors, viruses, and cancers. These compounds, such as phlorotannins, have many health benefits. They even reduce the risk of certain diseases. Seaweed has high amounts of polyphenols.
The Benefits of Sea Cucumber. Sea cucumbers are not only rich in vitamins and minerals, but can also be a great food source. Found only in salty waters, sea cucumbers are sausage-shaped animals with a warty and leathery skin. They are widely used as food and folk medicine in many cultures in the Middle East and Asia. Sea cucumbers, though flavorless, readily absorb the flavors of seasonings and foods they are cooked with.