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What to Eat to Reduce Lactic Acid During a Workout

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Melanie Di Stante

After an intense bout of exercise, the body naturally produces lactic acid, but it clears it out when oxygen becomes available. Several strategies can clear it efficiently and thereby improve workouts, such as incorporating a cooldown, hydrating and consuming a balanced diet.

Melanie Di Stante is a registered dietitian and a NCBDE-certified diabetes educator with more than 10 years of experience. She received a bachelor's degree in dietetics from the University of Connecticut and a master's degree in human nutrition from the City University of New York. Di Stante has been writing professionally for more than 10 years, contributing to local newspapers and "Today's Dietitian."