Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Magnesium is important for muscle function, energy production, and recovery.Athletes may need 10-20% more magnesium due to increased demands from intense ...

It is probably the most painful of all the track events. The race takes place over 1km (that is four laps of the track) for ...

Who says exfoliants have to dry out your skin? This lactic acid serum combines gentle lactic acid with hydrating hyaluronic acid, making it suitable for sensitive complexions. Lightweight and ...

You may have heard that salicylic acid and glycolic acids are great exfoliating acids. Turns out, there is another skincare acid that can be added to the exfoliator list, too. Lactic acid. “Lactic ...

Some of the largest chemical companies in the world—Arkema, BASF, Cargill, Dow, and LG Chemical among them—have attempted to make acrylic acid via a biobased route. It stands to reason that they would ...

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare but serious adverse effect of the diabetes drug metformin in which the body accumulates too much lactic acid. Investigators developed and tested a ...

From glycolic to salicylic, exfoliating acids have quickly become a mainstay in our beauty routines. But lactic acid seems to be the lesser known of the bunch, despite being a dermatologist’s favorite ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For over a century, simple lactic acid bacteria has been one of ...

Adults treated with poly-L-lactic acid vs hyaluronic acid for midfacial volume loss and/or contour defects had greater improvement in Midfacial Volume Scale and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale ...

Lactic acid (LA) has transitioned from being perceived as a mere glycolytic waste product to a pivotal regulator of tumor–immune crosstalk. Historical milestones—from Scheele’s 1780 isolation from ...

We thank Dr. Serge Y. Fuchs (University of Pennsylvania, USA), Dr. Long Zhang (Zhejiang University, China), Dr. Fangfang Zhou (Soochow University, China), Dr. Chunfu Zheng (Soochow University, China), ...