About Citric Acid
Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
- Citrate (ClinicalTrials.gov)
- Citric Acid - Dose and administration (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Adverse effects (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Contraindications (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Mechanism of action (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Kinetics (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Poisoning (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Dietary supplement use in human (PubMed)
- Citric Acid - Clinical trials (PubMed)
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 formsCompare supplement forms of Citric Acid by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Citric Acid
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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: