s natural metabolic response to strenuous exercise and fasting. In practice, the molecule brings the body into a metabolic state corresponding to running 10 kilometres at high speed on an empty stomach, explains Professor Thomas Poulsen from the Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University. He is o
The development of LaKe is the result of several years of research collaboration between Thomas Poulsen, Professor Mogens Johannsen from the Department of Forensic Medicine, and Chief physician and Professor Niels Mller, at the Department of Clinical Medicine and Steno Diabetes Center, Aarhus.
In a way, were not surprised by the effect, because we are combining well known substances. The innovation is that we have now created a molecule which allows us to artificially control the amounts of lactate and ketones safely, says Thomas Poulsen.
According to Thomas Poulsen, the trials are expected to pave the way for the molecule to become an advanced nutritional supplement. It will especially help people who cannot follow a strict exercise and diet plan.
It can be difficult to maintain motivation to run many kilometres at high speed and go without food. For people with physical ailments such as a weak heart or general weakness, a nutritional supplement can be the key to better recovery, explains Thomas Poulsen.