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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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Unraveling Lactate Metabolism in Clinical Settings

This chapter explores the complexities of lactate levels and their clinical implications, particularly in the ICU, emphasizing the roles of different lactate forms and gut microbes. It highlights the challenges in measuring D-lactate and the significance of understanding lactate's metabolic pathways, including its relationship with glucose and the impact of medications like metformin. Through discussing unpublished research and metabolic dynamics, the chapter challenges traditional perceptions and underscores the necessity for nuanced dietary studies.

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