How to drain lactic acid from legs

Lactate is an important component of energy metabolism. Although it has historically been blamed for muscle soreness, it’s not responsible for this effect and is, in fact, a fuel for many organs of your body.

However, lactate does occur as a byproduct of intense exercise, and the buildup of hydrogen ions that occurs when it’s produced is thought to be responsible for the fatigue and burn you feel during this type of activity.

Your body has a natural process for clearing lactate that relies on proper kidney and liver function and oxygen.

There’s not much you can do beyond keeping yourself healthy and hydrated to increase your baseline lactate metabolism.

Blood lactate increases caused by metabolic dysfunction are another story altogether.

If these occur, you should address them with a healthcare professional.

Through exercise training, you can improve your lactate threshold, which will mean you can work out harder or run faster before you reach the point at which lactate starts building up and your muscles beco

lactic acid in muscles after working out

lactic acid in muscles after exercise