What are the natural sources of lactic acid? What are its side effects?

Lactic acid is an organic acid and its conjugate base is called lactate, it is chiral consisting of two enantiomers. Lactic acid, also known as milk acid, is found primarily in sour milk products, such as yogurt, kefir, koumiss, laban, and some cottage cheeses. Lactic acid itself isn't dangerous. But you can run into problems when there's too much of it. Normally, the liver and kidneys get rid of lactic acid after it's produced, keeping blood pH within the normal range. Lactic acidosis occurs when the amount of lactic acid overwhelms the ability of the liver and kidneys to get rid of it. Blood pH drops, and organs struggle to work properly. People with liver or kidney problems may develop lactic acidosis more easily than others. This is because they have a reduced ability to get rid of lactic acid.

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