Brain Stem
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A brain region involved in primitive functions and breathing control, preferentially utilizing lactate as fuel during high stress or exertion.
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Peter Attia MD
A brain region involved in primitive functions and breathing control, preferentially utilizing lactate as fuel during high stress or exertion.

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Andrew Huberman
Region of the brain containing neurons that manufacture dopamine and project to the prefrontal cortex.