They were given four capsules of Microhydrin or a placebo the week before the testing, the week of the testing and two and a half hours before the ride. The lactic acid level in the blood was measured five minutes before and five minutes after the exercise. The study revealed that those who took the Microhydrin had about 50 percent lower levels of lactic acid in their blood as compared to those on the placebo. Researchers suggest this indicates Microhydrin provides a direct energy source to the cells. This finding is important in that lactic acid build-up leads to pain and limits the athlete's endurance.
Lactic acid is formed when carbohydrates break down, usually during exercise.
It is made from the muscle cells and red blood cells. Other conditions that cause oxygen deprivation such as shock, heart failure and lung disease can also cause lactic acid to build up. It's a sport quickly growing in popularity, but injuries endured while playing soccer may increase a woman's risk for osteoarthritis. The prevalence for osteoarthritis among this age group is seven percent. Whether or not the women had surgery to repair the knee at the time of injury had no impact on the future development of osteoarthritis.