Lactic acid is a substance your body makes as your cells use glucose or other carbs for energy. This also leads to the formation of lactate. Your muscles make a lot of lactic acid, but any of your ...

Story by Laura Williams Bustos, M.S. When it comes to exercise and lactic acid, there are a lot of misconceptions. For example, many people blame lactic acid for delayed onset muscle soreness ...

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During workouts, your muscles produce waste byproducts through a series of aerobic and anaerobic processes. When oxygen flows continuously through the working muscles, these byproducts are removed ...

Lactic acid is a natural preservative often found in foods like yogurt, baked goods, and pickled vegetables. Along with making your food last longer, it can boost your health by strengthening your ...

It was once believed that lactic acid buildup in the muscles was the cause of soreness and fatigue following a strenuous workout. However, recent research indicates that this is due to inflammation ...

The mechanism by which lactic acid bacteria, frequently found in fermented foods, activates the immune system has been established in a recent study. A group of bacteria frequently involved in the ...

Your next focused circuit is all about your lower body. These four moves incorporate pulsing, which for some might lead to that "burns-so-good" feeling. Pulsing—similar to what you might do in a barre ...