What’s calcium lactate?

Calcium lactate is a white crystalline calcium salt used as a dietary supplement, antacid, and in mouthwash products. It is also used in the food industry as a raising agent and shelf life enhancer. Excessive calcium intake can cause health problems, so it should only be taken under a doctor’s supervision. Calcium lactate is a […]

Lactate threshold: what is it?

The lactate threshold is the point where lactate accumulates in the blood during exercise, causing the blood to become acidic. Athletes use it to improve performance and can be raised through interval and fartlek training. The lactate threshold (LT) is the limit at which the anion of the lactate molecule begins to accumulate in an […]

What’s the lactate threshold?

The body’s energy pathways release byproducts such as lactic acid during physical activity. The lactic threshold is the point where the body can no longer remove lactic acid at the same rate it is produced, causing a burning sensation in muscles. Everything we do requires energy, from shaking hands to mowing the lawn to changing […]

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