About Citric Acid

Acidulant and chelator in foods and supplements.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1653

Compare All Forms

2 forms

Compare supplement forms of Citric Acid by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Citric Acid
  • Label category: Fermentation
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Citric acid transglutaminase — — — View →

Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Citric Acid forms:

What does the research say?

GRAS; natural fermentation product.