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Table 2 CO 2 production from total oxidation of different substrates to produce 1 Kcal

From: Infusion of 2.5 meq/min of lactic acid minimally increases CO2 production compared to an isocaloric glucose infusion in healthy anesthetized, mechanically ventilated pigs

Substrate

Kcal

Mmol of substrate

CO2production (mmol)

CO2production (ml)

Glucose

1

1.48

8.9

199

Lactate

1

3.08

9.25

207

Acetate

1

4.93

9.85

220

Citrate

1

2.12

12.73

285

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