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#312 - A masterclass in lactate: Its critical role as metabolic fuel, implications for diseases, and therapeutic potential from cancer to brain health and beyond | George A. Brooks, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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This chapter explores the science behind lactate, challenging the misconception that it is just a waste product of exercise. It highlights lactate's role as a vital metabolic fuel and discusses its potential therapeutic applications in health conditions like cancer and brain injuries.

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