Lactate and ketone metabolism in context of brain energetics and lactate shuttle | Peter Attia

Posted on February 11th 2020 (about 5 years)

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Astrocytes, star-shaped cells found in the brain and spinal cord, use glucose to generate lactate, which is then utilized by neurons. In addition, exercise preferentially causes the brain to take up lactate. Dr. Attia discusses some interesting research from several decades ago that uncovered the shifts in metabolism that occur in the human body and brain upon extreme fasting. In this clip, Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Rhonda Patrick examine the use of various fuel sources in brain metabolism.

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