Originally Posted by work4bike

It's been known for decades now that Lactic acid is not the cause of muscle burn, actually it seems like lactic acid isn't produced by the body, but if it is it's short-lived; rather what is produced is lactate. Yet, I keep hearing/reading how bad lactate (more commonly referred as Lactic Acid) is, when actually it's a very good source of fuel, including the brain and heart.

So when are people going to stop mindlessly parroting this lactic acid myth and start looking at the latest studies?

I just got a book on nutrition and fitness and saw it perpetuated the lactic acid myth...sent me on a rant.....

Rant off...