[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a brief overview of this molecule. [C][C@H1][Branch1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O-1][O].[Na+1]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is the sodium salt of the dextro isomer of lactic acid with alkalinizing and electrolyte replenishing property. Upon metabolism, sodium lactate D is converted to bicarbonate, thereby increasing plasma bicarbonate, which facilitates removal of hydrogen ion and lactate from blood stream and leads to raised blood pH."}]