

Glycogen is an energy storage molecule that is more easily accessible (easier to convert into glucose, what your cells actually burn) by the body than fat is. I would assume this organ was a dedicated store for it.
Edit: ah that’s what I get for commenting before reading the damn article. Scientists haven’t confirmed that it’s definitely an energy storage organ, but it’s one of the leading theories.
Anyone know what this crazy bitch’s credentials are? Wondering what her area of “expertise” is.
Edit: according to her blog she has a masters in English from Harvard.