Question 1

what is lactic acid?

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Product of glucose: Metabolism. It is an intermediate in the metabolism of glucose and accumulates in the body if it cannot be completely broken down due to lack of oxygen or insulin.

Question 2

how much lactic acid is too much?

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Small amount: Lactic acid build up can occur from a variety of causes. Most times this is a limited disturbance due to a severe illness in hospitalized patients (sepsis or liver failure). It can also occur during aggressive exercise, but is generally never severe enough to require medical attention.

Question 3

how does massage clear lactic acid ?

Accepted Answer

Increase circulation: Massage will increase local blood flow and will help with lymphatic system movement as well. These effects can help clear Lactic Acid faster.

Question 4

how can i remove lactic acid from my body?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Lactic acid is normal but to avoid it you must exercise in an aerobic zone. Anaerobic zones will produce Lactic Acid build up. If you have soreness, gentle walk, ride or lighter exercise will help dissipate your lactic acid.

Question 5

what are the effects of too much lactic acid?

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Depends on the cause: Lactic acidosis is associated with a variety of conditions, including: shock, liver disease, kidney failure, medications (e.g. Metformin), some inborn errors of metabolism, etc. It's not so much the effects of the lactic acid; symptoms are usually the result of the underlying problem, and dealing with that underlying problem is the primary goal.

Question 6

in which kinds of food can i find lactic acid?

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Sour milk: This is the acid that makes milk go sour, and is found in sour/acid milk-based products. It's also the stuff that your muscle generate during aerobic exercise. It's not a nutrient. Hope this helps.

Question 7

what is the lactic acid effect in side our body?

Accepted Answer

Compensatory: Many things can cause an increased production of Lactic Acid in our bodies. When our oxygen levels or delivery of oxygen are lower than what we need, our bodies will produce lactic acid. They may increase with strenuous exercise or by serious conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, or shock. Also a medication used to control glucose in diabetics called metformin may increase our lactic acid.

Question 8

what is an easy way to cure lactic acid problem?

Accepted Answer

Don't stop: So, Lactic Acid builds up from working out - exercising.  If you stop rather than go through a cool down period - it will build up and cause pain.  You need to - if a runner - go to a slow run/jog/walk at the end of your run - to continue good blood flow and removal of the lactic acid.

Question 9

what really helps destroying lactic acid build up?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: Lactic acid levels rise when blood flow is decreased, as in shock. Increasing blood flow with fluids and drugs will restore normal metabolism and clearance of elevated blood Lactic Acid levels. In fact, we monitor the blood levels of Lactic Acid 2 adjust and determine effectiveness of shock treatment in the intensive care unit.
Dr. Mike.

Question 10

i'm curious what could happen to untreated "lactic acid"?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be treated: Lactic acid is produced by tissues/ cells that are not getting enough oxygen.  The most common cause is due to patient's blood pressure being so low that organs such bowel/ kidneys/ brain are not getting enough oxygen.  This always has to be treated, as it can be life threatening.  Cause of low blood pressure needs to investigated, however quite often is due to an infection causing severe sepsis.

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