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Lactate: The Key to Metabolic Health, Mitochondria, and Longevity | Dr Iñigo San Millán
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In this episode I am joined by Dr Iñigo San Millán, exercise physiologist, researcher, and coach to Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar. His work places lactate at the centre of human health, showing it as a fuel and biomarker rather than a waste product. We discuss how lactate offers a new lens on mitochondrial health, what Zone 2 training really achieves, and why these insights apply to both elite athletes and anyone seeking longevity. What We Cover Lactate myths and the truth about its role in energy Differences between athletic and diseased lactate profiles Zone 2 training and mitochondrial health Balancing training methods for metabolic flexibility Diet, lactate, and critiques of…