In part 4 of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss lactate and exogenous lactate. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to an extensive knowledge of the literature in the space.
This follows on from the previous episodes about building a performance environment, energy expenditure and carbohydrates.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:15) Endogenous vs Exogenous Lactate
(05:45) Interview Starts
(07:09) What is Lactate?
(11:19) When is Lactate Produced Metabolically?
(16:15) Which Organs and Tissues Use Lactate?
(20:10) What Causes High Lactate Outside of Exercise?
(25:41) Why Would Exogenous Lactate be Beneficial?
(30:15) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Rest
(35:46) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Below Second Threshold
(45:25) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Above Second Threshold
(51:22) How Would One Use Exogenous Lactate in a Fueling Plan?
(58:34) What Dose of Exogenous Lactate are Possible to Fuel With?
(1:11:04) A Solution to Supplementing Exogenous Lactate Supplementation
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