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Show Notes
- How our understanding of lactate has evolved. Why lactate is no longer viewed as a waste product and how the lactate shuttle theory transformed our understanding of energy metabolism, performance, and recovery.
- Lactate as a signaling molecule. How lactate influences cellular communication, mitochondrial adaptations, substrate utilization, and the body’s response to training.
- Endogenous versus exogenous lactate. The differences between lactate produced during exercise and externally supplied lactate, along with the opportunities and challenges associated with supplementation.
- Lactate, brain function, and endurance performance. Why lactate may play an important role in fueling the brain, supporting nervous system function, and influencing fatigue resistance during prolonged exercise.
- The future of performance nutrition. Exploring how exogenous lactate could complement existing fueling strategies and open new possibilities for endurance performance and recovery.
