Depending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid. However, with the neutral pH maintained by the body, most lactic acid will be present in the blood as lactate. 1  Lactic acidosis is most commonly caused by an inadequate amount of oxygen in cells and tissues (hypoxia).
OLIVE OIL can reverse the negative effects of a high-fat diet and even help to combat fatty liver disease in mice. Scientists who carried out experiments in mice have revealed that a compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can reverse some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet.
Olive Oil's Heart-Healthy Secret. Phenolic Compounds in Olive Oil May Explain Mediterranean Diet's Benefits. From the WebMD Archives. Nov. 11, 2005 - An ingredient found in olive oil may be largely responsible for the heart-healthy benefits attributed to the Mediterranean diet, according to a new study. Researchers tested the effects of eating a meal of olive oil and bread and found people's blood vessels appeared healthier after eating olive oil rich in phenolic compounds.