Role of Elevated Lactate Levels on Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism.
Ricardo Mora
24 participants
Jan 20, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the elevated circulating lactate levels of individuals with metabolic syndrome are responsible for their reduced lipolysis and glucose tolerance. The investigators will conduct an intervention study in which blood lactate levels will be elevated via intravenous infusion of sodium lactate. State of the art metabolic assessment using stable isotopes and indirect calorimetry will be used to study alterations in fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Men and women
- \>18 years of age
- Women non-pregnant or taking contraceptive medication
- Physically active according to WHO's guidelines
- Metabolic syndrome as IDF 2009 criteria (Alberti et al., Circulation)
- Written and verbal consent to participation
Exclusion Criteria3
- Chronic illness that prevents them from exercising
- Affected blood samples at screening, as assessed by the PI
- Assessed as unsuitable by PI
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Interventions
Raise blood lactate in metabolically healthy individuals to the levels of individuals with metabolic syndrome
Saline infusion as a control treatment
Locations(1)
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NCT07426172