Lactate As Brain Fuel with Dr. George Brooks

In this podcast Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. George A Brooks, pioneer of the lactate shuttle hypothesis. They discuss the difference between lactate and lactic, the myths of lactic acid build-up during exercise, and why lactate is actually fuel not only for the muscles but also for the brain. They also discuss some of Dr. Brooks recent research on the protective role lactate plays in traumatic brain injury. Sign-up for the weekly email newsletter: