

Zone 2 Training and Cancer Metabolism: The Science Behind Peak Metabolic Health | Dr Inigo San Millan
27 snips Feb 11, 2025
Dr. Inigo San Millan, a leading expert in metabolic health and exercise science, discusses the transformative role of lactate in both athletic performance and cancer metabolism. He emphasizes the benefits of Zone 2 training for boosting mitochondrial function and longevity. The conversation explores how skeletal muscle can aid in cancer prevention and the exciting potential of engineered nanoparticles in targeting cancer cells. San Millan also advocates for more rigorous physical activity guidelines to enhance health outcomes, especially for cancer patients.
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Elite Athletes and Cancer
- Elite athletes' muscles offer clues about cancer, as skeletal muscle is the body's largest organ yet rarely develops cancer.
- Studying athletes with superior skeletal muscle may offer insights into cancer prevention.
Myokines and Cancer
- Muscle-derived exosomes (myokines) may play a role in cancer.
- These myokines could potentially protect against cancer or counteract cancer-derived exosomes.
Inspiration from Otto Warburg
- Dr. San Millan was inspired by Otto Warburg's research on lactate's role in cancer.
- Louisa Nicola read "Rendezvous" by Sam Apple, a book about Otto Warburg.