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How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance

Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

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Understanding Lactate: Metabolism, Gut Health, and Energy Production

This chapter explores the critical functions of lactate in human metabolism, clarifying the difference between lactate and lactic acid. It highlights the interplay between lactate production, gut microbiome health, and metabolic acidosis while emphasizing the importance of metabolic flexibility and energy production through fats and carbohydrates.

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