Glyconutrients are converted into vital glycoproteins in a two-step process. In a tiny, intracellular mixmaster called a Golgi body, one of the sugars, mannose, is blended with N-acetylglucosamine molecules (a second sugar). This molecule is then transported to another part of the cell called the endoplasmic reticulum, where it’s combined with a specific protein molecule to form one of the many glycoproteins.

More than 85% of the molecules in our cells are glycoproteins! If they are not created correctly in our cells due to a deficiency of the sugars, crucial cells and their components — such as enzymes, antibodies, collagen, muscle fibers, hormones and many others — are not created in sufficient quantities. Health and performance can be dramatically reduced. Furthermore, these sugars provide the fuel for most of the enzymes in our cells. With reduced fuel, these enzymes cannot function at their full potential. Finally, sugars are required for the correct positioning of most proteins in the cells.

The importance of protein supplementation in peak athletic performance has been well established. However, the majority of these proteins cannot be utilized correctly without a biochemical step that requires many of these eight sugars. Therefore, we can see that peak cellular function cannot be achieved without glyconutrients supplementation. Glyconutrients are nontoxic even at high amounts, and there is no potential for long-term damage or drug interactions.