Also known as: LA., LA-
LA has various meanings in the Amino Acid category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of LA in Amino Acid.
A syrupy, water-soluble liquid, C3H6O3, produced by anaerobic glucose metabolism in muscles, by certain bacteria, and by synthetic methods. Lactic acid is present in fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut and is used in foods and beverages as a flavoring and preservative, in dyeing and textile printing, and in pharmaceuticals.
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