One of the key metabolic alterations in cancer cells is the [[Warburg effect]], which describes the increased [[glucose]] uptake and [[glycolysis]] that occurs in cancer cells, even in the presence of [[oxygen]]. This results in the production of lactate as a byproduct, which can further contribute to the acidification of the tumor microenvironment.

Like most[[ tumor]]s, [[meningioma]]s prefer anaerobic [[glycolysis]] for energy production ([[Warburg effect]]).