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What Will Citric Acid Do to Your Body? Understanding the Health Effects

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It's a fact that all plants and animals contain trace amounts of citric acid, a critical intermediate in the metabolic pathway that produces cellular energy. This organic acid is found naturally in citrus fruits, but manufactured citric acid, derived from fermented sugars, is one of the most common food additives globally.