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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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The Role of Lactate in Exercise Physiology

This chapter explores the physiological functions of lactate during intense exercise, emphasizing its role as a metabolic fuel and its connection to appetite regulation. It also compares the metabolic responses of trained athletes and non-athletes regarding lactate levels and fuel utilization, along with the importance of mitochondria in lactate processing.

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