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J Appl Physiol 57: 135-139, 1984;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 57, Issue 1 135-139, Copyright © 1984 by American Physiological Society

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Blood lactate and ammonium ion accumulation during graded exercise in humans

M. J. Buono, T. R. Clancy and J. R. Cook

The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of blood lactate and ammonium ion (NH+4) accumulation during graded exercise in humans. Six adult volunteers performed a maximum O2 uptake (VO2 max) test on a bicycle ergometer. Blood samples were collected each minute of the test. Both blood lactate (r = 0.92) and NH4+ (r = 0.70) increased exponentially in relation to increased work. However, closer examination of individual curves revealed that both metabolites remained near resting levels during mild exercise (less than 40% VO2 max) and then demonstrated abrupt upward break points at increased work loads (greater than 50% VO2 max). There was a significant linear relationship (r = 0.96) between the work load at which the lactate break point (LBP) and NH4+ break point (ABP) occurred in each subject. In addition, there was a significant linear relationship (r = 0.82) between the blood concentrations of NH4+ and lactate during exercise. The results suggest a connection between NH4+ production and glycolytic energy metabolism during exercise. Several possible explanations are offered; however, further work at the cellular level is needed before the exact relationship between NH4+ and lactate can be determined.


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