Changes in Brain Glycogen During Slow‐Wave Sleep in the Rat

Abstract
During slow‐wave sleep, rat brain glycogen increases within a few minutes to about 70% above waking levels. Upon awakening, the increment is lost within 2–5 min. After repeated episodes of sleep, brain glycogen levels are comparable to those observed after only a single episode of sleep. Liver glycogen is unaffected by slow‐wave sleep.