A new review out by former podcast guest, dr. George Brooks. Lactate, once thought to cause muscle fatigue, now shown to be shuttled into other tissues such as the brain where it is used as energy. Lactate also acts as a signaling molecule that can gene expression and has been shown to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
To learn more about the ience behind the new role lactate plays as an energy source, gluconeogenic precursor, signaling molecule and so much more including relevance for training…check out my podcast with Dr. George Brooks.