Lactic acid

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In biochemistry, lactic acid is a "normal intermediate in the fermentation (biochemistry) (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation."^[1]

References

↑ Anonymous (2024), Lactic acid (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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