Zone 2 Pioneer Dr. Iñigo San Millán: The Science of Mitochondria, Aging & Metabolic Health | #167
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Dr. Vonda Wright interviews Dr. Iñigo San Millán about the science of mitochondria, aging, and metabolic health.
📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& I sat down with Dr. Iñigo San Millán, one of the world's leading researchers in cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function and the scientist whose methods I use every day in my practice, to decode the real science of Zone 2, lactate, and why your mitochondria are the engine of your entire health span. What we explore: - Lactate threshold testing measures mitochondrial function, metabolic health and flexibility - Zone 2 and sprint intervals optimize VO2 max, glycolytic capacity, and healthy aging. - Elevated resting lactate signals mitochondrial dysfunction and insulin resistance - The astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle links brain metabolism, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's disease. - Skeletal muscle governs glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and the origin of insulin resistance. - Mitochondrial decline…
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