I knew that lactic acid led to soreness in muscles but I had no idea where that lactic acid came…

When this happens, your muscles switch to a backup energy resource known as anaerobic metabolism. This process breaks down glucose without the need for oxygen, but it has a side effect: it produces lactic acid, which can make your muscles feel sore and tired. That’s why you might experience that “burning” sensation during a hard workout.
Biochemical Tales from our Innerverse — The Cori Cycle
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I knew that lactic acid led to soreness in muscles but I had no idea where that lactic acid came from. Very interesting.
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