How Acid in Your Body Affects Muscle Growth by Michael G端ndill Photography by Michael Neveux
The blood of bodybuilders tends to be acidic. Their diets are rich in amino acids, and their muscles release lactic acid while they train. Acid production is even more intense in those who follow low-calorie diets because free fatty acids are released from the fat tissue. All that acid impairs muscle growth and fat loss and reduces performance. Fortunately, supplements can counteract the devastating effects of a low blood pH.
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