Exercise, the Only Known “Medicine” for Maintaining and Improving Mitochondrial Function
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Dr. Peat had stated that high levels of lactate are associated with increased mortality, as seen in patients with levels above 2 millimoles per liter. But exercise is known to increase blood levels of lactic acid. In the past, I have had trouble reconciling these two ideas.
The paper below illustrates that blood lactate levels are lower in aerobically conditioned people. During exercise the blood levels increase, but the increase is only temporary. This seems to be similar to the temporary increase in blood pressure during exercise.
The Key Role of Mitochondrial Function in Health and Disease (2023)
