Lactic+Acid

==Lactic Acid:  ==

Lactic Acid is a syrupy liquid that is produced during muscle contractions as a product of anaerobic glucose metabolism and is abundant in sour milk. It is used as a flavoring agent for food.



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==__** Type of Nutrient: **__==

Lactic isn't an ordinary nutrient,it is an acid.

**__Effects of Too much:__**
Can cause Lactic Acidosis, Lactic acidosis is when lactic acid builds ups in the blood stream faster than it can be removed. Lactic acid is produced when oxygen levels in the body drop.

**__Which human systems are most affected?__**
Lactic Acid has no affect on human systems.

**__Which foods contain this chemical?__**
Sour Milk,Buttermilk,Yogurt, or Cottage Cheese

**__Chemical Formula__:**
C3H6O3

**__Other Citations__:**
http://www.ask.com/reference/dictionary/ahdict/14348/lactic+acid http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000391.htm http://members.tripod.com/Dramo13/Muscles/Lactic_Acid.html http://www.springerlink.com/content/m0v428r286247566/