Citric Acid
Citric acid is found naturally in citrus fruits and is what gives them their tart, sour flavour. Dating back to 1784, citric acid was derived from lemon juice by a Swedish Researcher. It is commonly used to boost acidy and enhance flavours, but it can also be beneficial in the absorption of minerals when used in health supplements.
Some benefits of citric acid include:- It's an antioxidant that protects your body against damaging free radicals. Your body uses antioxidants as a defense system to maintain healthy cells.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties. Reducing inflammation is important in fighting off disease.
- Aids in energy metabolism, can protect against kidney stones, and helps treat metabolic acidosis, a buildup of acid inside the body.
- Can also help clear skin infections because of its antibacterial properties when used topically in ointments, and is often mixed with other ingredients to form Alpha-Hydroxy Acid found in many smoothing skincare products.
