The Hidden Toxin that Causes Insulin Resistance
From Nick Norwitz MD PhD - Metabolic Health & Longevity · 17:40
Show by Nick Norwitz MD PhD
For more nuances and references, see the associated Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/can-we-trap-a-microbial-toxin-to?r=40ekz2 Winnow Microplastic Binding Probiotic, Affiliate Link (15% off): https://www.winnowlabs.com/STAYCURIOUSMicroplastics and Cardiovascular Disease, Letter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/microplastics-in-my-heart-its-worse?r=40ekz2 A new study has uncovered a surprising metabolic villain — D-lactate, the molecular twin of the lactate that fuels your muscles. Unlike L-lactate, D-lactate builds up in people with obesity and contributes to insulin resistance, fatty liver, and metabolic dysfunction. But scientists have now found a way to trap this molecule in the gut, potentially opening the door to a brand-new class of metabolic therapies. In this video, Nick Norwitz MD PhD explains the study, its implications for human health, and how certain probiotics and homemade yogurts could help reduce D-lactate levels naturally.Chapters:0:00 – The Evil Twin of Lactate: New Research Explained1:18 – L-Lactate vs D-Lactate: Why the Difference Matters2:43 – Elevated D-Lactate in Obesity: The Hidden Connection3:18 – How D-Lactate Worsens Blood Sugar and Metabolic Health4:00 – Gut Microbes: The Source of D-Lactate6:30 – The D-Lactate Trap: How Scientists Made Mice Poop It Out9:11 – What This Discovery Means for Metabolic Research9:42 – Practical Takeaways: What You Can Do Right Now#Lactate # microbiome #metabolichealth #fatloss #insulinsensitivity #diabetes #obesity #weightloss #educationa #staycurious #inflammation #yogurt #guthealth #biochemistry #metabolism #glucosecontrol #bloodsugar #fattyliver #insulinresistance #healthscience #nutritionresearch #probiotics #gutmicrobiome #scienceexplained #wellnessscience #hormones #metabolicsyndrome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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