Association among plasma lactate, systemic inflammation, and mild cognitive impairment: a community-based study

The level of lactate in the blood is associated with obesity, blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. In addition, lactate is a pro-inflammatory cytokine, which plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairment. However, the association between blood lactate, systemic inflammation, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has not been investigated. The aim of the study is to explore this association in a Chinese population. This...