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How Can Lactate Be Recycled and “Reused” as an Energy

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How can lactate be recycled and “reused” as an energy source in the body?


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Free radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules with an unpaired electron that can cause cellular damage, contributing to aging and diseases.

Cellular wastes

Unwanted or toxic byproducts produced by cells during metabolism and other biological processes, which need to be removed or recycled to maintain cellular health.

Multiple sclerosis

A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, coordination problems, and other symptoms.

Myelin sheaths

Myelin sheaths are protective coverings around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, which help increase the speed at which electrical impulses are transmitted along the nerve cells.

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