Lactate and Energy
George explains the lactate shuttle theory and how lactate is not a dead end metabolite, but rather a preferred source of energy for the heart, brain, and liver. He also discusses his research on traumatic brain injury and how lactate can be used to mitigate the metabolic crisis that occurs after injury.In this clip
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George Brooks, Ph.D. on Lactate Shuttle Theory, Relevance for Traumatic Brain Injury & More
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