lactato
1. (noun) A salt or ester of lactic acid, commonly produced in muscles during anaerobic exercise
Lactate builds up in muscles during intense physical activity.
O lactato se acumula nos músculos durante atividade física intensa.
2. (noun) Lactic acid in its ionized form found in blood and body tissues
Blood lactate levels are measured to assess athletic performance.
Os níveis de lactato no sangue são medidos para avaliar o desempenho atlético.
3. (verb) To produce or release lactate during metabolism
Muscles lactate when oxygen supply is insufficient.
Os músculos lactam quando o suprimento de oxigênio é insuficiente.
The term 'lactate' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and sports contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It gained popularity in fitness culture as understanding lactate buildup became central to athletic training theories. The outdated myth that lactate causes muscle soreness has been largely debunked by modern sports science.
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