People often discuss the importance of removing, or “flushing out,” lactic acid from the blood after intense exercise to reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, or boost athletic performance. After ...

Why do you get sore muscles from exercise, and does being sore mean you did a good workout? Can you prevent or get rid of muscle soreness? Read on to find out. You’ve probably felt it: the day or two ...

Another major benefit of lactic acid is its ability to hydrate skin. Unlike other AHAs, lactic acid has a unique structure that allows it to bind with water in the skin. This helps keep it hydrated by ...