/oss/taxonomy/term/4340/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-health/fake-tans-came-about-due-incidental-finding <p>Glycogen storage disease is a rare genetic condition characterized by deficiencies of particular enzymes. These enzymes are involved in converting glucose into glycogen, the form in which sugars are stored in the liver, or in converting glycogen back into glucose, which can then be used as a source of energy. One of the symptoms of glycogen storage disease, is, therefore, a lack of energy. In one particular type of glycogen storage disease, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), an essential enzyme required to release glucose from glycogen, is missing.</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:27:31 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 8134 at /oss