Lactic acid myths

The next proof that nothing we know must be absolutely and forever true are findings that the lactic acid in muscles is actually its fuel, not a waste product.

You can find the story in The New York Times and the original news release on the UCBerkeley News site. (Published on 04/19/06)

If these new discoveries are really right, I wonder how many years students will learn the wrong old theories. It can take about 20 years until all new things reach secondary school classes. But this would be a fundamental one.

Tip: 10 things you should know about lactic acid.