281: Nerd Lab: How Dr. George Brooks Revolutionized our Understanding of Lactate

Dr. George Brooks revolutionized our understanding of lactate and health. Discover his groundbreaking research challenging the misconception of lactate as a waste product. Explore the significance of lactate in cancer survival, managing heat, hydration, and fueling for performance. Learn about the history and misconceptions of lactate and the lactate shuttle hypothesis. Understand the role of lactate in cancer, its effects on cancer cells and the immune system, and its importance in exercise and metabolic flexibility.