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Evidence-Based Supplement Research
Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Glycogen storage disease type V

Glycogen storage disease type V, also known as McArdle disease, is a metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme myophosphorylase, which impairs the body's ability to break down glycogen in muscles, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, cramps, and muscle pain. This rare condition occurs in about one in 100,000 individuals.
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