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]

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