Lactic acid is a natural compound produced in the muscles during exercise. When it accumulates to high levels it can be one of the causes of painful muscle cramps, spasms, sore muscles and can prolong recovery time between workouts. Lactic acid increase frequently forces athletes to leave the field of play to sit out the game until the muscle cramps are relieved. It can also affect men and women in fitness training.

The study was conducted with healthy male bicyclists who took four capsules of Microhydrin® before racing on stationary bicycles during a 40 K trial run compared to bicyclists who took placebos. One week later the product group took placebos and the placebo group took the product. The study was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Peter Raven, Professor of the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

His paper concluded, "In summary, Microhydrin® may positively affect lactate metabolism during exercise and may induce a glycogen-sparing effect and therefore should benefit performance and endurance exercise."

Leonard Smith, MD, a co-author of the paper stated, "The study showed a statistically significant decrease in lactic acid in athletes during exercise suggesting the product may be beneficial in reducing muscle cramps and hastening muscle recovery. In an extensive literature search, no other antioxidant was found to reduce lactic acid to the degree of Microhydrin®."

These results agreed with an earlier trial by the Nutritional Coach of the University of Nebraska football team. He gave the players Microhydrin® throughout the 1999 season, from August training through the January Fiesta Bowl. He reported that when a player was benched with muscle cramps he gave them three capsules in water, and they returned to play sooner than he had observed previously.

Antioxidants are molecules that easily release electrons neutralizing electron-deficient compounds known as oxidized free radicals. High levels of free radicals develop from strenuous exercise, unhealthy diets, toxins, air, water, or food pollution, and stress. Free radicals cause damage to vital tissues that tend to expedite the signs of aging.

Antioxidants are present in raw, fresh fruits and vegetables, and in dietary supplements including vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and selenium. Microhydrin®is a potent mineral antioxidant processed by a proprietary technology developed by Royal BodyCare.

Royal BodyCare scientists develop advanced dietary supplements and personal care products. The company markets Microhydrin® and other dietary supplements directly to consumers worldwide through its Irving, Texas headquarters, through offices in nine other countries, and over the Internet.